If your cat has a life-limiting illness and has reached the end of their treatment journey, palliative care may improve their comfort prior to the end of their life. The goal of palliative care should not be the extensio…

This is the final article in VetHelpDirect’s series on the five animal welfare needs. This article is looking at the need for our pets to be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease and why this isn’t always ve…

It’s a hot summer’s day, and your dog is struggling. Perhaps they’ve over-exercised in the sun or been in a warm and humid environment for a while without enough ventilation. These are the typical scenarios that can lead…

Cirrhosis of the liver is a generalised formation of scar tissue. It’s caused by long-term liver damage and prevents the liver from working properly. The liver is incredibly good at coping with damage, but if less than 2…

These days we are a lot more focussed on where our food comes from and the quality of the food that we eat. Many people are also concerned about the same for their pets; with the pet food market having exploded in the la…

Inflation and cost of living increases have affected all of us; from electricity bills to a cup of coffee, to veterinary care. As a private sector industry providing healthcare for the UK’s beloved pets, it has come unde…