Latest articles by Lizzie Youens
Cats
The pet food industry is large, with a huge range of diets and advice on offer, which can be overwhelming. There are diets for everything: different breeds, different ages, different medical conditions – you name it! Thi…
Cats
“He’s slowing down a bit now he’s older, of course…” A phrase commonly heard in veterinary consultations, but is it true? Do cats just naturally slow down as they get older, or is there a more definitive reason?&nb…
Behaviour
Cats are generally thought of as more independent and aloof than their canine counterparts. But, just as in many species, cats come in all personalities as well as sizes and colours. Some cats become very attached to the…
Cats
Diseases that can pass between animals and humans are called ‘zoonotic’. In most cases, illness tends to pass from the animal to the person, but the reverse can also happen. Pets can be sources of disease that can pass t…
Cats
Pet insurance can be confusing and slightly overwhelming with a huge array of companies offering different types of policy and various terms and conditions. With an older cat, there are additional points to consider, suc…
Cats
Cats may be rumoured to have nine lives, but broken limbs are not uncommon in this mischievous species. The treatment options are varied; would you know what the options are? If you’ve ever broken a leg yourself, or know…
