Latest articles by Rebecca MacMillan
Preventative Health
With dog owners spending approximately £1,875 per year (based on stats from 2022), owning a pet can be a costly business. In the current financial climate, it can be tempting to skip some of the ‘routine’ stuff…
Common Conditions
The gall bladder is probably not an area of the body that you give much thought to until it goes wrong! If your dog has recently been diagnosed with a gallbladder problem then you might have a few questions. We’ll explor…
Breeds
Chinese Crested dogs are an interesting breed. They are one of the nine or more hairless breeds that exist worldwide, but don’t tend to be the sort of dog you see every day! If you are interested in this breed or a…
Common Conditions
Has your dog ever been involved in an accident? Perhaps they’ve had a clumsy bump on the head? If so, then you might be wondering whether concussion is a possibility in our canine companions.
Case study
‘And while we’re here can you also have a look at this nail, please?’ said Mrs Carter. ‘I think she must have cracked it while we were out walking but the split won’t heal. It’s probably because she keeps licking at it.’…
Cats
Some things are extremely toxic for one species but less so for another. Paracetamol is a good example of this. We can take paracetamol safely at the recommended doses, and so can our canine companions (if dosed correctl…
