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Mrs Thomas hadn’t been particularly concerned about her cat, Wilson, when she booked his old-cat check up with vet Lucy. In fact, she was particularly pleased that his appetite seemed to be getting better with age rather…

It can be a worrying time if your dog is poorly. If a check over from the vet has revealed your dog has a fever, then you might have a few questions. While some causes of fever can be straightforward to diagnose and mana…

Guinea pigs are popular pets in the UK. Originating in South America they have been bred over many years and domesticated as pets in many countries including the UK. They are part of the rodent family and natural herbivo…

Just like in dogs, the stifle joint (knee) in cats is made up of 4 ligaments to help movement and prevent excessive rotation of the joint. The 4 ligaments are two collateral ligaments (either side of the joint) and two i…

English Bulldogs, first bred in Britain as athletic and aggressive dogs for the sport of bull-baiting (where they get their name), are now a common family pet. In fact, they are often seen ranking high in lists of the mo…

As temperatures soar, now is a good time to remind ourselves how dangerous hot weather can be for dogs. In fact, heat stroke can even be fatal, and remarkably quickly. Luckily, it’s almost always preventable! Let’s take…