Latest articles by Rebecca MacMillan
Breeds
Do Shar Peis make good family pets? Well, my short answer to this would be - no! I know that many Shar Pei owners might disagree with me, but as a vet, I see plenty of other dogs that would make far better family pets, e…
Cats
Choosing the right parasite treatment for your cat can feel like a minefield. With so many products available, both from pet shops and from your vets, it can be hard to know what to choose. However, most owners agree tha…
Animal Welfare
With the rise in popularity of certain breeds, an undershot jaw is viewed as a normal feature for them. Dogs such as English bulldogs, Shih Tzus and Boxer dogs often have an undershot jaw. And for the most part, we turn…
Dogs
We are more conscious of serious allergies in people nowadays, but what about pets? What is anaphylactic shock and can dogs suffer from it? We’ll take a look at this as well as what to do if you are concerned about your…
Common Conditions
It can be a worrying time if your dog is poorly. If a check over from the vet has revealed your dog has a fever, then you might have a few questions. While some causes of fever can be straightforward to diagnose and mana…
New Pet
Have you heard about DNA testing in dogs? If so, then you may have come across Embark – a company that provides DNA testing kits to pet owners. However, there are also an array of other companies out there offering simil…
