Latest articles by Robyn Lowe
Life as vet - what its like
Veterinary Nursing is a relatively young profession, but things are always changing! One big new development in recent years has been the development of the “District Veterinary Nurse” concept. But what is it, and what d…
Cats
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is a generic name given to a group of challenging diseases of the lower urinary tract. Signs and causes are variable. But dietary approaches are very common, and often recommend…
Controversial topics
When it comes to dog food there are lots of differing opinions on what's best. From home prepared, home cooked, kibble (meat based, insect protein, vegan, vegetarian), vegan dog food and many more there are always differ…
New vet
As with any business, prices among veterinary services vary. It can often seem confusing and unexplainable – why is it X at one practice and Y at another; surely one is ripping you off? Although it is impossible to comme…
Cats
Cats reach sexual maturity, and can get pregnant, from around 4 months of age. Hence current advice is to have your cat neutered around 4 months old to prevent unwanted pregnancies. But what happens if we don’t neuter ou…
Dogs
With our ever-increasing dog population, and the popularity for poodle cross breeds such as the ‘cockapoo’ and ‘cavapoo’, we are increasingly in need of good, safe groomers who can help maintain your pet's health and wel…
