Life as vet - what its like
As many pet owners, horse riders and livestock farmers know, the face of the British veterinary industry is changing. Along with a rise in the numbers of corporately owned practices, the numbers of ‘mixed’ practices in t…
Dogs
Most dog owners are very good at bringing their pets in every year for their annual ‘booster’ vaccinations. But not many people know how these vaccinations work, or even what diseases we are vaccinating against. Hopefull…
Animal Welfare
There’s been a lot of media attention on ‘dangerous dogs’ this year following the Government ban on XL Bully dogs in England and Wales. Since I can remember there has always been a ‘dangerous’ breed gaining the attention…
Animal Welfare
Pet budgies have always been a popular exotic species to own. On average they live between 7 and 15 years and provide the owner with companionship, beauty and song. But, keeping a budgie at home is no simple task as they…
end of life
The day when you have to say “goodbye” is one that every pet owner dreads. It comes laced with complex emotions of heartbreak, stress - and sometimes even guilt and frustration. This is hard enough when a pet passes away…
Breeds
Cross-breeds are, as the name suggests, a mixture of two or more breeds. Historically, cross-breeds were always seen as healthier than a pure-breed dog. But is this true and does it affect whether you should get pet insu…
