Latest articles by Lily Richards
News and Comment
Whether you are a pet owner, an animal lover, a newly qualified vet, a seasoned vet, or a veterinary professional looking for a community of support, social media is a growing source of information and a valuable resourc…
Behaviour
Recent reports have suggested that dog bites may follow specific weather patterns… But is this a real effect? Do we really need to take extra care on sunny days? Or is something else going on here? Vet blogger Lily inves…
Behaviour
Dogs pulling on the lead is a common stress of dog ownership. Our dogs are just so delighted to be out with us, they can’t contain their happiness! It is the highlight of their day after all. Outside is full of so many d…
Dogs
A spay refers to a procedure undertaken in veterinary surgery to remove the reproductive organs of a pet in order to prevent breeding, unwanted litters and/or some associated medical conditions. But there are several wid…
Cats
High blood pressure in cats also known as “hypertension” is a common problem, especially in older cats. But why do our cats get high blood pressure? In cats, high blood pressure is often a result of an underlying illness…
Life as vet - what its like
Table of contentsMy story What’s happening in vet practices up and down the country?Changes to the situation of EU vets caused by Brexit The Covid-19 pandemic An increase in demand for vets driven by a surge in pet owner…
