Sarah Cooper BVetMed(Hons) MRCVS

Amy knew that Prince was a handsome looking dog, and she would get admiring looks wherever they went.  The film 101 Dalmatians hadn’t been her only reason for choosing him, but it definitely planted a seed. As well…

Toby was Emma’s first love. An enormous ginger tabby cat with the biggest purr to match his size. They’d been through a lot together since she first adopted him seven years ago. He lived indoors as Emma worried about him…

There’s no getting away from it, hiccups in dogs, and puppies in particular, are very cute. From the little squeaky noise to the surprise on their faces, in most cases they are a perfectly normal part of life. But what c…

Many cat owners will have heard of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV).  They are two serious viral diseases of cats, and both can cause suppression of the immune system, leading to an i…

Poultices have been around in human medicine for hundreds if not thousands of years. They were traditionally made of a soft moist concoction involving various plants, grains and herbs that was often warmed and then appli…

Upset tummies in our pet pooches are not uncommon. They can be caused by many things including unpleasant bacteria or viruses, some potentially questionable dietary choices (bin food anyone?) and occasionally something a…