Cats are a territorial species, and have evolved a complex communication system consisting of scent cues, vocal signals, facial cues, body language and posture. Aggression between cats can be a perfectly natural and norm…

Milly is a 20 year old Welsh pony. She used to be ridden in pony club activities by her owner’s daughter. But when she outgrew her, Milly was retired. She now lives out all year round in a paddock that she shares with a…

Castrating a rat is another term for neutering a male rat. And with hormone-based behaviours a major reason for welfare and behaviour problems in rats, is it possible - can we neuter a rat, given that they’re so small?…

When horses develop lumps or tumours, the most common ways to treat them include laser removal, surgical removal or the application of chemotherapy creams. However, if the lump happens to be near an eye it makes treatmen…

You’ve decided that it’s the right time to get a new dog, so now it’s the time to consider which is the correct breed for the family. How much time do you have to walk them daily? How much time for training a new puppy?…

Milo was a 12 year old, neutered male, predominantly indoor, domestic short hair cat who presented to his usual veterinary practice for his annual vaccination and health check appointment. His owner had no concerns, othe…