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News and Comment
Rabies – the very name of this disease sparks images of slobbering biting dogs. Yet most of us have probably never seen an animal with rabies. Why is rabies something we should be worried about? What do we do to prevent…
Cats
A story broke earlier this summer that cats were becoming sick with a mysterious disease linked to pet food. Initial investigations revealed that pet food from one particular manufacturer may have been linked to deadly f…
Dogs
We all get out of breath occasionally. Whether it’s from running a marathon or just running up the stairs too quickly! Breathing fast is usually normal, though it can be a sign of a lack of fitness or even disease. If yo…
Dogs
Summer is hay fever season and it must be awful for lovers of the outdoors to be constantly bunged up! However, we think it is even worse for animal lovers who are also allergic to animal fur. Every cuddle with a friendl…
Cats
Cats are pretty cute but kittens are even cuter. Perhaps you’ve chosen to adopt a new kitten from a shelter? Or perhaps your current cat has given birth? Or maybe a little lost kitten has turned up on your doorstep and y…
Dogs
If you can remember that far back, you may recall learning reproductive biology in school. Being humans, we have a slight advantage in understanding human reproduction and can be forgiven for finding animal reproduction…