Latest articles by Lizzie Youens
Behaviour
Scamp, a 5yo Cockapoo, was in for his annual vaccinations and check up on a sunny Wednesday morning. The vet, Clare, had given him a full examination and declared him wonderfully healthy, including good oral hygiene and…
Case study
It was a highly panicked Elsie Trent who called her local veterinary surgery on a Wednesday afternoon. She’d just realised she’s applied the wrong spot-on flea product to her cat, Tabitha. She had applied the product abo…
Behaviour
As a self-confessed cat fanatic, it may not be surprising that I find the social structure of cats to be fascinating; but these complex and dynamic relationships are hugely important to understand. Cats are territorial,…
Case study
It was Good Friday evening when vet Charlie got the call. The Hall family had been out all afternoon at a local event and had returned home to find the children’s hidden Easter eggs had been raided by their two dogs: 10y…
Controversial topics
Homeopathy can be an emotive subject, with many people having strong views on the use of this complementary therapy. Dedicated pet owners all want what is best for their furry companions. And many may seek out any and al…
Case study
Martha, a four-year-old Standard Poodle, had always been a ‘sensitive’ dog. She’d had multiple trips to the vets for various upset tummies, and her owners, Mr and Mrs Taylor, had always struggled to find a food that she…
