Latest articles by Lucy Carter
end of life
In the majority of cases, it is inevitable that we as owners have to make the decision about end-of-life care for our pets. We hear about palliative care a lot in human medicine, but how can it be applied to veterinary m…
Common Conditions
Obesity is a problem that has a high prevalence within the canine population and one of the most common nutritional diseases. A recent study from the Royal Veterinary College suggests that approximately 1 in 14 dogs in t…
Behaviour
As owners, it’s not nice to think about our pets being in pain. As humans, we know how pain feels for us, in all it’s different forms. However, it can be difficult to comprehend how animals can experience it too. The art…
Pet Insurance
Getting your pet vaccinated is generally recommended, in order to protect your pet against serious, but preventable, disease. Getting pet insurance is also recommended, as you never know when your pet may require medical…
Dogs
Sadly, there comes a time in a dog owner’s life where they have to make the difficult decision to say goodbye to their beloved pet. Euthanasia is never an easy topic, but it may bring some people comfort to know exactly…
Dogs
Generally, drugs will have the same effect on any dog regardless of their breed. However, there are some exceptions that you may encounter as an owner. This article will cover the association between some breeds and cert…