VetHelpDirect Pet Health Team

Millie was a 10-year-old, female neutered Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (CKCS) dog. She had been with her owner, Claire, since birth. Millie was described as a well dog, in good body condition score with no outward clini…

We read a lot about “alpha” animals, those who dominate the others around them and punish those who do not comply. But do they actually exist? And do dogs, our domesticated wolves, need that sort of social structure?&nbs…

Obesity is increasingly common in our let dogs. But just as in humans, simple diets are difficult to stick to, and often fail to keep the weight off. In this blog, we’ll be having a look at specialised weight loss diets,…

The answer to this question depends somewhat upon the type of practice your pet is registered with. Many practices these days may be large “hospitals” and may have an entire dedicated laboratory found within them. Other…

Pet rehoming is an incredibly exciting time for new owners, their family and also for the pet. It is life changing. We want this process to be as smooth and stress free as it possibly can be, so let’s run through a few i…

Our pets are part of the family, so when they are unwell, we want them to receive the best veterinary treatment available. Having an unwell pet is often an emotional time that is made easier when owners feel their vet is…