Domestic cats, like wild cats, are obligate carnivores. This means they require a meat based diet for their nutrition and survival - or at least, they require specific compounds only naturally found in animal products.&n…

Seeing blood in your dog’s eye can be alarming! The technical term for this condition is hyphaema and it can occur for a variety of reasons. Let’s explore hyphaema in more detail, including the causes, treatment options…

Acne is a common bane of many teenagers’ lives but did you know that dogs can get it too? Although the causes are different, the appearance can be very similar. So what is canine acne and how do you treat it?…

We’re now coming into the height of summer, and while the weather has been quite changeable recently, heatwaves are more and more common nowadays. And as temperatures start to rise, it’s important that we consider our ca…

When you are at your vets for a routine visit, the veterinary surgeon will often ask you if your dog is up to date with its flea and worming treatment or would you like some while you are there. This is because dog worme…

We all know how important it is to stay hydrated in the summer. But did you know that drinking more water isn’t all there is to consider? Hydration is also affected by your electrolyte balance. We lose electrolytes (and…