Latest articles by Sophie James
Surgery
Ever wondered why surgery at the vets seems expensive? Well, there’s a LOT that happens behind the scenes that you probably don’t see! Vet Nurse Sophie explains everything that has to happen to allow surgery to take plac…
Dogs
Hand rearing puppies can be very challenging, yet it can be the most rewarding thing you have done. Not all puppies need to be hand reared, some require some help whilst most are cared for by their mothers. Let’s have a…
New vet
At some point during owning an animal most of us will have had to call the vets. This could have been to make an appointment or ask for advice. However, have you ever wondered who answers the phone when you call. Do they…
Life as vet - what its like
Have you ever seen the kennels in a veterinary practice and wondered why they use steel cages? It makes them look a bit less inviting doesn’t it - and some of us may not like to think of our pets behind bars as such. But…
Christmas
Christmas is a great time of the year. A time where we come together to celebrate, exchange gifts, wear silly jumpers and the time where it is compulsory to consume as much food and drink as we want. Most people celebrat…
Dogs
Have you been thinking about bathing your dog but don’t know where to start and what shampoo to use? You'll have seen shampoos for sale in pet shops, online and possibly in your veterinary practice, but which shampoo do…
