Rachel Hinks

Once your vet has suggested a referral for your pet, or maybe you have requested to be referred to a specialist, the process ahead can be a little daunting but with the help of good communication it is easy to get throug…

Spaying of female dogs (bitches) is a commonly performed procedure in small animal practices. When booking in for the surgery you may be asked for information on any previous seasons or litters or any other concerns you…

You’ve decided that it’s the right time to get a new dog, so now it’s the time to consider which is the correct breed for the family. How much time do you have to walk them daily? How much time for training a new puppy?…

Dogs can be frightened for a number of reasons. It is important as an owner to pick up on the signs that your pet isn’t happy in a situation so you can then learn how to help them. Over the past few years, with the chang…

Just like in dogs, the stifle joint (knee) in cats is made up of 4 ligaments to help movement and prevent excessive rotation of the joint. The 4 ligaments are two collateral ligaments (either side of the joint) and two i…

These “giant” cats are often described as being more dog-like than cat, and they are increasingly popular. However, in recent years, concerns around genetic disease have been rising - so do they really make a good pet?&n…