Laura Waring

Alabama rot is a rare disease of dogs which has been identified in the UK since 2012. “Alabama Rot” is also known by its more technical name of cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy or CRGV. Cases of CRGV are seen…

Cats are susceptible to a range of infectious diseases, some of which can be protected against using vaccinations. Routine care including vaccinations have improved the welfare of cats and helped to prevent serious and s…

We’ve probably all noticed it… our feline friends are great at finding somewhere to drop off for a nap! But why is that? Vet blogger Laura investigates……

Hearing the news that your dog has an enlarged prostate is bound to be alarming. However, enlargement of the prostate is a common occurrence in male dogs who are entire (uncastrated). Some studies estimate that up to 80%…

Caecotrophy might not be a term you have come across before. So what exactlty does it mean? Which pets do this and why do they do it? Caecotrophy is a fascinating digestive strategy which some small mammals use in order…

Paracetamol. or as its also known acetaminophen. is one of the most widely used human medications. It is available without a prescription, over the counter. Chances are you have some paracetamol at home, it is used most…