Latest articles by Lizzie Youens
Behaviour
Purring is one of the most recognisable ‘cat sounds’, and is widely held as a positive sign: visions of snuggly lap cuddles with a purring cat are universally pleasant amongst cat lovers. Purring is a common feline vocal…
Cats
If you’re one of many people who made ‘eating healthier’ a New Year resolution for 2023, have you thought lately about what you’re feeding your pets? The pet food industry is huge, and with shelves and shelves of c…
Case study
“She’s doing really well, thank you!” Sid* beams, as he carefully put the cat carrier down on the vet’s table. “She’s just in for her annual check-up and vaccinations.” He opens the carrier and peers inside. “Come on out…
Common Conditions
We all want our pets to remain happy and healthy. If you own an older pooch, or an active large-breed dog, you may have some concerns about their joint health and what that might mean for their future activity levels and…
Diagnostics
If your vet has identified a potential problem with your pet’s heart, this can be a scary time as an owner. Your vet will only be able to determine a certain amount of information by examining your pet and using their st…
Case study
When Solomon, her handsome big ginger moggy, stopped eating, started being sick and generally looking sorry for himself, his owner Cassie was concerned. She’d noted that Solomon had been a bit funny about his food lately…
