Latest articles by VetHelpDirect Pet Health Team
referral
Have you heard about “Martha’s Rule” being proposed for the NHS? It’s the idea that a patient should always have the right to seek a second opinion. Well, that already exists in the veterinary world! If your pet has an o…
Diagnostics
Our pets are beloved members of our families. As with any member of our family, the health of our animals is of paramount importance. In the same way we would protect ourselves and our human loved ones from viruses, it’s…
Animal Welfare
Making the difficult decision as to when to put a beloved pet to sleep is never easy. No two decisions are ever the same and, therefore, it will not get easier with experience. You need to trust that you know what is bes…
Dogs
Pet ownership comes with its ups and downs as they cycle through the stages of life. For female dogs, this includes going into heat. A female dog's heat cycle – also called her oestrus cycle – is a normal biological proc…
Breeds
Embarking on the journey of doodle dog ownership is not merely adopting a pet; it's a commitment to a lifelong companionship filled with joy, challenges, and endless moments of unconditional love. So what do you need to…
Cats
We all know what it’s like - the awful gap where your friend used to be; the sense of loss, or even a feeling of numbness or emptiness. Sometimes, it’s easier to fill that with doing something, sometimes it’s not. But ne…
