Rats make fantastic pets, and they really have a lot to give in terms of personality! Often regarded as ‘mini dogs’, rats can make a great starter pet and even a brilliant first pet for children. Rats are intelligent cre…

Does your pet like to dig in the soil, gleefully roll in the mud, or are they a garden sun worshipper? Then fungal diseases are something you should be aware of. Fungal diseases are usually picked up from the soil. They…

With the King’s Coronation celebrations fast approaching in May, many people are thinking hard about how best to mark the day. Events are occurring throughout the United Kingdom, ranging from huge organised events to sma…

Most pet owners accept vaccination as a routine and necessary part of cat care. It is recommended for all cats to be vaccinated against cat flu, as well as feline parvovirus, and the aim of these injections is fairly sim…

It was unusual that Rosie hadn't eaten her breakfast, and she seemed a little down in the dumps when her owner, Sue, left for work in the morning. But apart from not being her usual hyperactive self, Sue noticed nothing…

Veterinary Nursing is a relatively young profession, but things are always changing! One big new development in recent years has been the development of the “District Veterinary Nurse” concept. But what is it, and what d…