While the U.K. is home to a few different native species of snake, the European Adder is the only venomous snake here. Dogs are at greater risk of adder bites than humans, since dogs are more likely to be sniffing throug…

If you’ve been trawling (no pun intended) the depths of the news, underneath all the negativity you might have spotted the interesting story of the ‘world’s biggest goldfish’ caught by a British angler at a fishery in Fr…

Pet funerals allow for the perfect final touch to saying goodbye to your furry friend. But are they too complex - emotionally speaking - for a child to attend? Might attending a pet funeral in some way devalue a human’s…

Many cat owners will have heard of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV).  They are two serious viral diseases of cats, and both can cause suppression of the immune system, leading to an i…

Registered veterinary nurses (RVN’s) are an essential part of the veterinary team. RVN’s take on a variety of different roles in the practice; including reception work, performing x-rays, taking blood samples and monitor…

Table of contentsMy story What’s happening in vet practices up and down the country?Changes to the situation of EU vets caused by Brexit The Covid-19 pandemic An increase in demand for vets driven by a surge in pet owner…