Lauren Witter

There’s no debating that ticks are nasty, unwelcome guests! These successful parasites feed off blood and they are something that everyone wants to avoid. As much as I dislike associating critters with food, I always fee…

‘Do you fancy a BBQ?’ The summer months are in full swing, the bank holiday is coming up, and our diaries are often filled with many BBQ’s! A perfect way to spend a warm weekend evening. These BBQ’s are shared with famil…

Have you ever wondered what it may mean when your tummy starts to rumble and make ‘gurgling’ noises? Sometimes the rumbling may be so loud that it can be heard from others across the room and it can feel quite embarrassi…

Choosing a Veterinary practice for the first time can be quite an overwhelming task. A quick search in your local area is likely to give you a wide selection of results to choose from. There can…

What comes to mind when you hear the term ‘herpes?’ It certainly is a word many of you may associate with the underlying cause of human cold sores…where it often remains dormant (inactive) for many years. But, are you aw…

Imagine this, waking up one morning and letting your dog in the garden to do their business, when suddenly you notice a big pile of black poo! Is this serious? What has caused this? What should I do? As gross as it may…