Latest articles by Lizzie Youens
Cats
There is currently no requirement in the UK to hold a licence for most common domestic pets, including cats. Although microchipping is to be mandatory from 10th June 2024. However, it is still important to understand the…
Neutering
Sounds like an April Fool doesn’t it? But actually, it’s surprisingly common how often people ask us this! We asked our vet blogger Lizzie to look into the question of what happens to “his bits” after they’re removed……
Cats
Savannah Cats are beautiful, striking and full to the brim of immensely feline traits. They tend to be larger than the average domestic cat, and are very active and athletic. Descended from wild cats in very recent histo…
Medicines
Unless you work in a medical or pharmaceutical field, chances are you might not know a lot about the medications that your vet prescribes to a poorly pet. It can be confusing to be given tablets when you’re not entirely…
Case study
The vet and Sandra were both a bit flushed after their third attempt at persuading Micky to allow the vet to look in his ear. Micky, a 5-year-old Cocker Spaniel, was having absolutely none of it; despite the fact he’d ha…
Infection
Brucellosis is a hot topic in the UK veterinary world currently. This bacterial disease can have serious consequences for both pets and people, and vets are on the front-line for diagnosis, prevention, management and con…
