Latest articles by Robyn Lowe
Cats
The prevalence of obesity in cats is growing. In 2020, 78% of veterinary professionals told us that they have seen an increase in pet obesity over the last 2 years. Obesity has remained a top concern of veterinary profes…
New vet
One of the most important things to know is that no matter who owns a veterinary practice, every premises is unique and individual. It is the team and standard of care that will ultimately be why you bond to a practice.
Cats
Like all cats, the domestic cat you know and love is a carnivore, meaning they are primarily a meat eater and are well adapted to a hunting lifestyle. (Although some cats certainly like to pretend they aren't able to do…
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…
