Latest articles by Lizzie Samuel
Vet Prices
There is no doubt, as with many things, that veterinary prices have increased in many ways for many reasons over the past decade. However, it is important when we draw comparisons to check we are comparing like for like…
Vet Prices
Veterinary consults in the UK can vary in length between 5 and 60+ minutes depending on the practice. But why is there so much variation? What does this mean for you? And what are the cost variations?…
Communication
There are some days when being a vet can feel a little like being a sleuth. We are looking for clues. Asking questions. Trying to dig out the important facts. To understand the reason why, to tease out what is the most l…
end of life
As pet owners, we all dread a diagnosis of cancer, organ failure or a progressive disease that will affect the quality or length of life of our beloved pet. These can often result in a bewildering array of aggressive tre…
Difficult Conversations
Some conversations in veterinary practice are trickier than others. Sometimes we need a little guidance on them. What happens when you want to ask your vet for a second opinion? Do you need their permission? How does the…
Christmas
It is never easy to say goodbye to your beloved pet. However, something we don’t often enough discuss is how difficult it is to make the decision to say goodbye. Perhaps, even more so around the festive period. …
