Latest articles by Yvette Bell
Horses
It might not seem like it, but choosing the best insurance for your horse is no easy feat. There really are just so many providers and policies, from supermarket chains to specialised equine brokers. Trying to pick the r…
Cats
Herpes is the informal term for a human disease caused by a herpesvirus. Cats have their own unique herpesvirus that they can be infected by, they're pretty common and very contagious. However, they cause different sympt…
Dogs
It's a very common misconception that a female dog should have one litter before being spayed (neutered). Not only is it an out-dated concept, with no evidence to support that breeding a litter is either physically or ps…
Wildlife
Unfortunately, wildlife casualties are fairly common. Most veterinary centres are equipped with the ability to provide basic care to most types of wildlife. But fewer are set-up for the long-term housing or management of…
Choosing a vet
There's a lot to think about when getting a new pet. From deciding where it will live to food and feeding arrangements, bedding, toys and training. As well as pet insurance and deciding how they will fit into your routin…
Common Conditions
You might have heard that veterinarians can do surgery for cataracts in pets, it's true! As human surgery advances, so does veterinary surgery, albeit often at a slower pace. …
