Latest articles by Rebecca MacMillan
News and Comment
Just like human medicine, treatments in the veterinary world are advancing. New techniques and therapies crop up regularly, giving pets and their owners more options. Laser therapy is one of those that you may have heard…
Life as vet - what its like
When choosing a veterinary practice, you may have had a look at a few websites. One of the terms that may have come up during your research is the ‘OOH’ provision. What is this though, and what does it mean on a practica…
Common Conditions
We all know that our dogs need their annual booster vaccination to protect against diseases like parvovirus and leptospirosis. However, you may not be as familiar with the kennel cough vaccine. It protects ag…
Animal Welfare
Much of what we do in veterinary practice involves ethics. When we consider whether something is ethical or not, we are primarily looking at what is in the best interests of the animal; this can sometimes have grey areas…
Dogs
You might already be aware of some of the laws that surround dog ownership. But there may also be a few you are less familiar with. In this blog, we will look at the laws you should be complying with to keep your dog, an…
Pet Insurance
Most owners are comfortable with the concept of insurance which is there to help protect against unexpected vet bills. After all, there is no NHS for pets! But with so much choice from numerous providers, with different…
