Latest articles by Megan Jacques-Ross
Cats
Cats are the second most popular pets in the UK, with 29% of all households having a cat. Female cats can become sexually mature from the age of four months. And they will generally have heat cycles every 2-3 weeks betwe…
Equine
The nights are drawing in, leaves are falling and your equine friend is starting to grow their winter woolies. As winter fast approaches the UK, now is the time to build a winter health checklist for your horse and ensur…
Cats
Potassium poisoning, or hyperkalaemia, is an excess of circulating potassium in the body. Hyperkalaemia is a relatively common electrolyte abnormality encountered by vets. And it is considered an emergency due to the eff…
Animal Welfare
As a horse owner, we strive to provide our companions with a good quality of life (QoL), and as they age and become more susceptible to disease and degenerative changes, this often becomes more of a concern. But what doe…
Life as vet - what its like
As many pet owners, horse riders and livestock farmers know, the face of the British veterinary industry is changing. Along with a rise in the numbers of corporately owned practices, the numbers of ‘mixed’ practices in t…
Horses
Forage is vital for any horse or pony and should form the main building blocks of their diet, but the options available can be mind boggling. Understanding the benefits and shortfalls of each forage type can help owners…
