Latest articles by Lucy Carter
end of life
Rabbits are the third most popular pet in the UK and can make wonderful companions. Sadly, just like us, they can experience pain. While it generally has a protective function, if left uncontrolled it can seriously impac…
Dogs
Pain is something that we all experience, even dogs. Many of our beloved pets will unfortunately experience pain at some point in their lives, and we should endeavour to keep it appropriately controlled. Particularly in…
Products
Gabapentin is a commonly used drug, in both human and veterinary medicine, which has properties that are useful for managing both seizures and chronic pain. As an owner, you may understandably want to know more about the…
Dogs
General anaesthesia and sedation is performed daily in veterinary practice, and is necessary to perform a number of procedures, from routine neutering and imaging, to emergency surgery. Understandably having your dog und…
end of life
Deciding when to say goodbye to a pet is arguably the hardest decision you will ever have to make as a pet owner. Putting an animal to sleep, also known as euthanasia, is a decision that most owners won’t take likely, an…
Cats
Just like we can, cats can experience pain and this can quickly become a welfare concern if not properly controlled. Particularly in cases of cats affected by long-term conditions, levels of pain can constantly vary, and…