It was a highly panicked Elsie Trent who called her local veterinary surgery on a Wednesday afternoon. She’d just realised she’s applied the wrong spot-on flea product to her cat, Tabitha. She had applied the product abo…

Cats are very complex creatures when it comes to behaviour. They are known for their sassy independence and their sometimes cheeky nature. Just like in humans, cats can have different personality types; some are affectio…

Many people say that their pets are more than just pets – they’re family. This means for some of us, the loss of a beloved pet can hurt just as much as the loss of a human family member. As such, some people may want to…

Most of us will be familiar with the various vocalisations made by pet dogs. If you’ve had your dog for a while, chances are you’ve worked out some of the reasons behind its bark or its whine. But one of the sounds that…

What links Lurch in the Addams Family, pro-wrestler Andre the Giant, and Jaws from the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me? They all suffered from the condition known as acromegaly caused by an excess of growth hormone…

We're doubtless that you’re all very aware of the arguments for worming your cat regularly. But how much does it matter what you worm with? Our vet nurse blogger Robyn investigates……