Latest articles by Dr Pete Wedderburn BVM&S CertVR MRCVSDr
Cats
It was just last month that I wrote a blog here about the pros and cons of the decision on whether or not to spay/castrate your dog. This seems to be an area which is coming under increasing scrutiny by researchers, perh…
Dogs
I knew I wasn't going to breed from my Hungarian Viszla so I made the decision to have him neutered which I did at six months old. Since then I have been told by the breeding fraternity that neutering at such an early ag…
Dogs
Tomorrow is World Veterinary Day (WVD), an annual event that highlights the role of veterinary profession around the world. This year's theme is the importance of vaccination to animal health. Over the past two hundred y…
Dogs
Easter is a celebration of the Christian faith, but in our modern secular world, it's known more for the celebration of eating chocolate, in the form of Easter eggs. Chocolate is a popular treat for humans, but it's also…
Life as vet - what its like
There's a lot of debate going on right now about the future of the veterinary profession. Many vets are worried about the current trend which basically follows this path: 1) Huge demand to study veterinary, especially am…
Ask a vet
Following reports of another attack on a baby by an urban fox in London, many people have been worried about the risk not just of foxes attacking children, but also pets. Cats in particular often spend much of their time…
