Latest articles by Grace Harman
Cats
The cost of living crisis is having several knock-on impacts on our day-to-day lives. For many, the cost of pet care is becoming a worry, and for owners that will be caring for a new kitten or rescue cat, the cost of neu…
Animal Welfare
You may have heard about ear cropping in the news recently. It’s an animal welfare ‘hot topic’ at the moment and for good reason. Ear cropped dogs are becoming increasingly popular in the UK; despite the procedure being…
Life as vet - what its like
The last three years has seen two new UK vet schools open their doors to students, namely Harper & Keele in Staffordshire, England and Aberystwyth University in Wales. Now the University of Central Lancashire is set…
Dogs
For many of us, the word “puberty” will often invoke memories of that awkward teenage phase when your body is changing and you're trying to navigate a new world of school exams and peer pressure. But what does puberty lo…
Preventative Health
You may have heard about the use of “natural” remedies to treat or prevent fleas. Perhaps a friend has recommended them, or you’ve come across them on a google search. The idea of using “natural” treatments might sound a…
Behaviour
Rabbits commonly spray urine to mark their territory. If your rabbit is urinating on you, he or she may be attempting to claim you as part of their territory! Although this may be flattering, rabbit spraying can be a pro…
