Do Shar Peis make good family pets? Well, my short answer to this would be - no! I know that many Shar Pei owners might disagree with me, but as a vet, I see plenty of other dogs that would make far better family pets, e…

Although cats can’t talk as we do, they can vocalise to communicate with us and with other cats. Purring, trilling, hissing and growling are all good examples. However, cats also use much more subtle ways to communicate…

Pet ownership comes with its ups and downs as they cycle through the stages of life. For female dogs, this includes going into heat. A female dog's heat cycle – also called her oestrus cycle – is a normal biological proc…

We have been asked, do dogs get periods? The answer is yes, they do (sort of…). But the way their menstruation cycle works isn't the same as cats or humans, so let's explain a bit more. …

UK wildlife faces many threats to its survival. Threats differ between species; but broad themes are frequently seen such as habitat loss and destruction, persecution, and competition with non-native species. Road traffi…

Many of you may be aware that as of 1st September 2023, the rules around vets prescribing medications in the UK have changed. Some of these changes are relatively minor, but others may have a substantial impact on how yo…