Recent reports have suggested that dog bites may follow specific weather patterns… But is this a real effect? Do we really need to take extra care on sunny days? Or is something else going on here? Vet blogger Lily inves…

The American Bully XL, or “XL Bully”, dogs have been in the news recently, following a horrific incident in Birmingham this week. It has now reached the top levels of politics, and the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman MP…

Interesting question, isn't it? ‘Why is the RSPCA calling for dangerous dogs to be made legal again?’. I think the important thing to note here is that the RSPCA aren't calling for ‘dangerous’ dogs to be made legal. Dang…

UK wildlife faces many threats to its survival. Threats differ between species; but broad themes are frequently seen such as habitat loss and destruction, persecution, and competition with non-native species. Road traffi…

Many of you may be aware that as of 1st September 2023, the rules around vets prescribing medications in the UK have changed. Some of these changes are relatively minor, but others may have a substantial impact on how yo…

Bandaging is a daily thing in the veterinary practice. If your pet is going to need to visit the veterinary practice every couple of days, you could find this difficult with other commitments you have. You might consider…