England and Wales are now the only UK nations where anyone aged over 18 can buy, own, and use an air gun without any licence. Sadly, cats and wildlife are frequently the victims of horrific air gun attacks, often sustain…

You may have read on social media that The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has released a statement condemning cosmetic alterations on animals, or so called ‘tweakments’. But what is a “tweakment”, and…

Osteoarthritis is a condition that many people have heard of, yet there are so many pets out there still suffering and not receiving the support they need. Why is this? We’re going to explore this joint disease further,…

New legislation to introduce compulsory microchipping for cats will come into force in England on 10th June 2024. This follows the Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015, which was successful in bringing about…

Today the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its findings following its review over veterinary services. At VetHelpDirect, we have been working with UK vets over the last six months to help them make t…

Neutering (the surgical act of castrating a male or spaying a female) is an important part of owning a cat, but it can seem a little mysterious to many cat owners. What exactly does getting your cat ‘done’ mean? Is it ri…