What links Lurch in the Addams Family, pro-wrestler Andre the Giant, and Jaws from the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me? They all suffered from the condition known as acromegaly caused by an excess of growth hormone…

We're doubtless that you’re all very aware of the arguments for worming your cat regularly. But how much does it matter what you worm with? Our vet nurse blogger Robyn investigates……

Adopting a dog can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Not all dogs end up in rehoming centres due to behavioural issues - more often it's due to a change in circumstances, meaning most dogs will go on to become wonde…

Upset tummies in our pet pooches are not uncommon. They can be caused by many things including unpleasant bacteria or viruses, some potentially questionable dietary choices (bin food anyone?) and occasionally something a…

Picture your dog running through long grass enjoying the summer sunshine – your first thought probably isn’t worrying about grass seeds. But should it be? Vets see grass seeds all the time in the warmer months and as a d…

Have you heard about DNA testing in dogs? If so, then you may have come across Embark – a company that provides DNA testing kits to pet owners. However, there are also an array of other companies out there offering simil…