Latest articles by Lizzie Youens
Cats
Cats are usually fastidious, clean creatures, taking time daily to carefully groom every inch of themselves with care and attention. So, if you’ve noticed a bit of a pong about your furry feline, there may well be someth…
Case study
It was a very sorry looking Maggie who hobbled into the consulting room on a Tuesday evening. Accompanied by the entirety of the Knight family, she was limping badly on her left back leg. Mr Knight explained that they ju…
Behaviour
Do you ever get that feeling that someone is watching you, only to discover that it’s your cat who is fixing you with an unwavering stare? Or does your cat seem to ‘zone out’ and fixate on a random wall for periods of ti…
Case study
Mrs White was clearly anxious as she carefully lifted Snowy, her 11-year-old Bichon Frise, onto the table. “I was just giving her a morning tummy rub when I noticed it”, she explains, feeding Snowy treats as she speaks,…
Cats
There are some animals that are always recommended to be kept in pairs or groups: guinea pigs, for example, should never be kept alone due to their strong social structure and needs. But what about cats? These popular pe…
Case study
It was a member of the public who rushed Max in on a drizzly Saturday afternoon. Max, a small scruffy dog of indeterminate breed, had run straight out in front of their car, chasing a squirrel. Although they’d stood hard…
