Dogs communicate with each other in many ways. Like us, they use posture, facial expressions and vocal tones to signal how they feel. They are also very reliant on scent to identify those around them. But it is often the…

Unless you work in a medical or pharmaceutical field, chances are you might not know a lot about the medications that your vet prescribes to a poorly pet. It can be confusing to be given tablets when you’re not entirely…

Cats are well known for being clean creatures, but when does healthy grooming become excessive? Let’s take a look at the signs of overgrooming in cats.

The prevalence of obesity in cats is growing. In 2020, 78% of veterinary professionals told us that they have seen an increase in pet obesity over the last 2 years. Obesity has remained a top concern of veterinary profes…

The vet and Sandra were both a bit flushed after their third attempt at persuading Micky to allow the vet to look in his ear. Micky, a 5-year-old Cocker Spaniel, was having absolutely none of it; despite the fact he’d ha…

Buried among the doom and gloom headlines of late is a feel-good story about the oldest living dog – this venerable canine is 30 years old and still going! Who wouldn’t want their faithful companion to reach that old? So…