Latest articles by Sarah Elliott
Breeds
Ocicats are named for their resemblance to the wild ocelot. They are not dissimilar in appearance to hybrid breeds such as the Bengal or Savannah, but fortunately for the Ocicat, they do not have any wild cat DNA in thei…
Cats
Pets are a part of our family, and naturally we want to make sure there is something for them tucked away under the Christmas tree too. But what do cats really want for Christmas? Take a look at my vet and behaviou…
Breeds
Which breed of dog would you say has the most style and elegance? Take a look at the Afghan Hound; this dog must surely make your shortlist! A supermodel of the dog world, with flowing silky hair, a long-legged stature,…
Cats
We’re all familiar with coronaviruses; COVID-19 in particular. There is also a type of coronavirus that only affects cats, known as FCoV. Worryingly, a new viral strain (FCoV-23) has been identified as the cause of a rec…
Cats
Turkish Van cats are relatively rare in the UK, ranking 45th of the 46 cat breeds registered with the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF) . One of the larger cat breeds, Turkish Vans are athletic and muscular, and…
Common Conditions
Let’s face it, poo is unpleasant at the best of times, without some of the weird and wonderful variations that can make an appearance! Hold your nose and let’s have a look at poo and what it can tell you about your dog’s…
