VetHelpDirect Pet Health Team

Britain is renowned as a nation of animal lovers. The companionship and unconditional love of a pet bring immense joy into the lives of families and individuals. That’s why we have 38 million pets in the UK. But pet owne…

Yorkshire terriers are affectionate, small, tough dogs. They are normally very friendly and keen to socialise and interact with people. With the correct upbringing and tender loving care, they make a lovely family pet. B…

Here in the United Kingdom, we are very lucky to have multiple veterinary charities supporting our pets and their needs. Different charities, though, have different missions. Some veterinary charities are focused on find…

A not infrequently seen clinical problem in cats is that of stones within the urinary tract. These can be found (most commonly) in the bladder, although they are sometimes also found in the kidneys, ureters and urethra a…

Dogs seem incredibly busy when out and about don't they? They can be into everything, all of the time, dashing here, there and everywhere. Many of us owners love a brisk stroll too though, don't we? So how come we can st…

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…