Latest articles by Rebecca MacMillan
Environment
As a society, we are becoming more and more conscious about how our actions affect the environment. With farming practices and manufacturing processes already under scrutiny for their use of chemicals, there has been a s…
Cats
What do you think of when you hear the word chlamydia? Most people immediately think about sexually transmitted infections, which spread from person to person through unprotected sex. So, if your vet mentions your cat ha…
Dogs
Is your dog panting more than usual? Or perhaps you’ve recently got a new dog, but he always seems to pant more than you might expect? In this article we are going to explore what panting is and some of the reasons why y…
Cats
Puberty… an awkward topic of conversation. It’s the time in an animal’s life when they become sexually mature and their thoughts turn towards mating. But how do we know if a cat has started puberty? What should you be lo…
Dogs
When bringing a dog into this country the infectious disease that might spring to mind is rabies. If you’ve done any research into importing dogs, then you will probably know that it is a legal requirement for them to ha…
Life as vet - what its like
If your normal vet has suggested referring your cat or dog to a veterinary internist, then you might want to know a bit more. Many owners have never had to consider this option previously and could be left feeling a bit…
