VetHelpDirect Pet Health Team

In house vets and veterinary nurses

Our Pet Health Team comprises vets and vet nurses who work together to answer the questions that pet owners like you want answered...

Latest articles by VetHelpDirect Pet Health Team

What is Radioiodine Therapy in Cats, and is it Safe?
Cats
What is Radioiodine Therapy in Cats, and is it Safe?
Radioiodine therapy (or radioactive iodine therapy) is a fantastic treatment option for cats with hyperthyroidism. Still, with all treatments, there are pros and cons. If your vet has mentioned this therapy to you for th…
September 30, 2022 • 43 shares
Which dog breed is the healthiest?
Dogs
Which dog breed is the healthiest?
With the 2021 puppy boom and the 2022 cost of living increase, many people have found themselves stuck in the middle of wanting the companionship of a new puppy yet wondering what they can realistically afford. Below we…
September 24, 2022 • 38 shares
Why are intravenous fluids prescription medicines? They're just salt water...
Medicines
Why are intravenous fluids prescription medicines? They're just salt water...
Your pet is in hospital, and the vet has recommended that they need to have a drip (intravenous fluids) to rehydrate them. This sounds like a great idea. So why is that simple bag of fluid a prescription medicine? After…
September 17, 2022 • 49 shares
What does practice standards mean on a vets’ website and is it important?
New Pet
What does practice standards mean on a vets’ website and is it important?
With lockdown stimulating many people to buy puppies, veterinary practices have never been busier. Everyone is keen to get their pet registered with their local veterinary practice. But how do you choose which practice t…
September 3, 2022 • 20 shares
What small print do I need to check for my pet insurance?
Pet Insurance
What small print do I need to check for my pet insurance?
When choosing a pet insurance, you want to choose a company and policy you trust and believe will help you at a time when you feel you need it the most. With any policy, both parties, yourselves and the insurance company…
August 31, 2022 • 12 shares
Do price comparison sites work for pet insurance?
Pet Insurance
Do price comparison sites work for pet insurance?
With so many different pet insurance companies offering multiple varying contracts and deals, you want to find the best policy and price for you. Choosing the best insurance policy can be challenging because the best pol…
August 27, 2022 • 7 shares
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