Latest articles by Robyn Lowe
Pet Insurance
Rabbits are a popular pet in the UK, the PDSA Paws Report estimated there are around 900,000 pet rabbits! Despite them being so popular their needs are sometimes not well met, and issues with diet and husbandry are seen.
Controversial topics
I often come across dogs who are on a home prepared diet. I have an interest in nutrition; so I read a lot about it, I look at the research available, I try to keep up to date with new evidence. So, when I am told that a…
Cats
As our cats enter their golden years their needs may change. They may appear to rest more, play less, adventure outside less and maybe even stop some of their favourite behaviours like hunting. And so too do their nutrit…
Dogs
Euthanasia is a hard topic to talk about for some. It’s vitally important though. Euthanasia is the painless killing of a patient, usually because of suffering, disease, poor quality of life or incurable illness. Althoug…
Behaviour
Canine behavioural problems are very common, one study suggested they occur in up to 90% of dogs. Anxiety, phobia and emotional disorders are also fairly common in our pet dogs. In one study the prevalence estimate for n…
Dogs
As our dogs become ‘golden oldies’ their needs may change. They may need us to slow down slightly on walks; they will need lifting in and out the car; or they may need a little more time to rest - and their nutritional n…
