Latest articles by Dr Laura Sullivan MRCVS
Christmas
What is your cat asking Santa Paws for this year? We’ve compiled a list of some purfect presents that are safe, fun and can keep your pet healthy this festive period……
Save money
Veterinary care can be really expensive - we know that. However, there are lots of things you can do to make it less likely that your pet will need treatment. Our vet blogger Laura explores some health-boosting, money-sa…
Dogs
GDV stands for ‘Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus’, which is a syndrome that affects large breed dogs. It is caused by an accumulation of gas in the stomach which causes it to swell and bloat. The ‘volvulus’ can occur as t…
Small pet
Guinea pigs make wonderful pets. Unlike other rodents they make quite a lot of noise and may chatter to you once they get to know you. Guinea pigs are social animals and are best kept in same sex pairs or small groups. O…
Ask a vet
It can be a really worrying time when your dog is off their food. Unfortunately ‘anorexia’ or loss of appetite can be caused by a whole host of reasons. In order to determine the treatment to give to your dog, it is impo…
Common Conditions
Itchy skin is a very common problem, especially in dogs. Unfortunately it can be a very frustrating problem too. It’s not nice to see your dog uncomfortable and scratching, and sadly there’s not always a ‘quick fix’ trea…
