Haemophilia is a bleeding disorder, seen in humans and dogs as well as cats. It can be a cause of death in kittens and young cats but is thankfully rare. There are two types of haemophilia in cats, and both are inherited…

A spay refers to a procedure undertaken in veterinary surgery to remove the reproductive organs of a pet in order to prevent breeding, unwanted litters and/or some associated medical conditions. But there are several wid…

Losing an animal is extremely hard. We all love our pets, and in many households they are a firm member of their family. In fact, losing a pet can bring about the same feelings of grief and sadness as if you were to lose…

Does your cat show signs of itching, overgrooming, hair loss or even skin sores? If you’ve heard of it in dogs, you may be wondering if atopy could be to blame. But what is atopy – and can cats get it?…

Mrs Thomas hadn’t been particularly concerned about her cat, Wilson, when she booked his old-cat check up with vet Lucy. In fact, she was particularly pleased that his appetite seemed to be getting better with age rather…

Boswellia sometimes known as Indian frankincense, is a resin herbal extract from the Boswellia tree. It is extracted from the bark and resin of the Indian Boswelia tree. People have been using Boswellia in natural medici…