Sarah Cooper BVetMed(Hons) MRCVS

New puppies are great fun, but sometimes it can be hard to tell what is normal behaviour and what might be a cause for concern. One example is ear scratching - how common is it, and is it likely to be a problem?…

Puppies will often whimper and cry, especially in the early days. Vocalising is one of the main ways they will attempt to communicate their needs with you, their new owner. Sometimes those needs will be very obvious. For…

Cyclosporine is a treatment that many people won’t have heard of. It was first used in humans to prevent rejection after an organ transplant. In veterinary medicine, it is used for two main purposes - to reduce inflammat…

Although most owners prefer not to think about it, worms are a frequent problem in our pets. Most dogs will be affected at some time in their life, often more than once. The most common type of worms in dogs are intestin…

Hydrotherapy is a form of physiotherapy that uses movement and exercise in water to help patients regain or improve their fitness, especially after an illness or injury. Many cat owners would understandably assume their…

Ketoacidosis is a very serious complication of diabetes. It is an illness that we do sometimes diagnose in both dogs and cats. However, it should not be confused with ketosis, which occurs during starvation or in certain…