Hamsters can make great little pets and they’re often purchased as a child's “first pet” or seen as a “beginner pet”. However, if you’ve been a hamster owner or perhaps you’re a new hamster parent, you may have realised…

As a consequence of unregulated breeding, historical breeding standards, pure chance, and a host of other factors, almost all dog breeds are prone to genetic diseases. Most dog owners are aware of one or two that are com…

General anaesthesia and sedation is performed daily in veterinary practice, and is necessary to perform a number of procedures, from routine neutering and imaging, to emergency surgery. Understandably having your dog und…

With the number of people owning pets dramatically increasing, so has the need for reliable pet related services, such as grooming. Becoming a groomer is a very interesting, versatile job role. It can be very physically…

It is important to take out an insurance policy for your animals to help with unexpected vet bills. Whilst it may be especially important to insure cats and dogs, let’s not forget exotic insurance, for animals such as bi…

If you have ever seen a dog reverse sneezing, you’ll know that it’s quite a strange sight to see! It can be quite concerning when it happens, as it may appear that your dog is struggling to breathe, but fortunately this…