With Christmas coming up, you may be thinking about how you can share this merry time with your furry friend in a safe and fun way. Buying your pooch gifts so they have something to unwrap on the big day may provide some…

Hissing is a warning sound, and can be a precursor to aggression. It can be worrying when a cat shows potentially aggressive behaviour towards their owner. However, it is best to remember that aggression is not a charact…

We know that humans get colds throughout the year, especially during the current winter season brrrrr! But you may be wondering whether dogs can get the sniffles too? Yes they do, although the cause is often very differe…

Absolutely not! Vet practices charge the same prices whether your pet is insured or not. If your pet has recently been unwell or required diagnostic tests, then you know that the cost of veterinary care is not cheap. You…

A hemilaminectomy refers to a surgical approach in the treatment of diseases of the spine, most commonly disc diseases or damage, effecting the spinal cord. The most common condition treated by a hemilaminectomy is inter…

Many of us, especially those often working with or in contact with animals, will have wondered what their noises mean… And why do they make noises at all? We humans are a very noisy kind of social animal; the many differ…