Joanna Woodnutt BVM BVS MRCVS

Vaccines have recently become a controversial topic amongst dog owners, and there is a lot of misinformation out there. We’ve decided to separate out the myths from the facts so you can make the right choices for your pe…

Picture it: you’re locked down and at home a whole lot more; the dog is thrilled (the cat probably less so!). You’re getting to spend some quality time with the family, not to mention making the most of the exercise allo…

Limping, or lameness, can occur in any dog and any breed for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it’s a passing thing, comparable to a strain whilst playing sport, and sometimes it’s something more serious or ongoing. It can…

Cystitis just means ‘inflammation of the bladder’ and can be caused by many things. Many cases of ‘cystitis’ affect not only the bladder, but the urethra as well, so in cats we tend to refer to FLUTD - Feline Lower Urina…

As humans, most of us have an inbuilt need for company. We tend to gather in groups of at least two people, and from individual friendships through to the whole of society, we understand the importance of social contact…

I’m sure it’s not only me that finds January a depressing month. The Christmas run up and frivolity has passed and has left everybody feeling a little deflated... The weather gets even colder; New Year’s Resolutions are…