Sian Tranter

The root of the plant, Valeriana officialis has been used for centuries for stress-related conditions in humans. Studies have shown a positive effect in people suffering from mild anxiety and insomnia (1,2). It’s widely…

Honey can be a useful treatment for wounds, but not all wounds require its use. So which ones will? Vet blogger Sian investigates……

Distemper is a highly infectious virus which affects dogs, ferrets and foxes. The virus can cause a number of syndromes from a mild lethargy and high temperature to severe respiratory disease or inflammation of the nervo…

Does one size of diet fit all? Is there a universally healthy diet?  Recent large-scale studies have shown that people have profoundly individual responses to the same food. The results of these and further studies…

Dogs are expert at reading us, and our behaviour. They can predict our actions from imperceptible signals. Seizure alert and diabetes alert dogs use these skills to protect their owners. This sensitivity makes it difficu…

As a nation of animal lovers, many of us are happy to provide a rescue dog with a second chance of a loving home. But are we causing more harm than we’re preventing by importing rescued dogs? Vet Sian investigates……