Latest articles by Robyn Lowe
Common Conditions
Rabbits have a very clever gastrointestinal tract to help them extract nutrients from their diet; which should be predominantly 85+% hay and grass and 10%+ good quality leafy greens and only a small amount of good qualit…
Embarassing Questions
Rats are great pets – they are often fun, charismatic and very intelligent. If you own a male rat, you may be worried about the presence of (often very!) large soft lumps around their back end as they reach sexual maturi…
Life as vet - what its like
Going to the vets can be a worrying time; whether that is because your pet is sick, or they are nervous in the practice for their general health checks. This can be made easier for both you and your pet if you have a go…
Dogs
Feeding your dog can be a minefield. There are so many options available and advertised it can be overwhelming to know what is best for your dog. I think the main point to start with is that every dog is an individual, a…
end of life
The loss of a pet is devastating. As an adult making the decision to euthanase a pet we can experience huge emotions, grief and distress. As someone who has supported many owners on this journey of loss, I have experienc…
Cats
Fleas are a type of external parasite. There are different species of fleas, such as dog fleas, cat fleas, rabbit…
