Ingredient lists have been shown to be one of the most common ways that owners decide on their pets’ food; unfortunately, however, the ingredient list is actually one of the hardest ways to know if a pet food is actually…

The habits of today’s dogs might shock those of centuries past – regular vet visits? Grooming every week? They dress me up in what?? As the world has changed, how we treat our dogs has changed too. A good example of this…

Human artificial selection and breeding practices have, for better or worse, created a huge variation within domestic species. We’re all familiar with different breeds of dogs and cats, but did you know there are differe…

We read a lot about “alpha” animals, those who dominate the others around them and punish those who do not comply. But do they actually exist? And do dogs, our domesticated wolves, need that sort of social structure?&nbs…

People love owning weird and wonderful pets - although what might seem weird to some people may be completely normal to others! Snakes are part of the ever growing list of popular exotic pets to share your home with. You…

Canine Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most commonly encountered musculoskeletal disorders and one that veterinary surgeons (VS) and Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVN) are likely to see in day-to-day general practice.