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The days are getting colder and the nights are getting longer. If you’re brave enough to go running during autumn, you probably know it is a good idea to wear some reflective high-visibility clothing so cars can spot you…

For decades, vets have been recommending that pet owners get their animals spayed or castrated. It’s a common topic brought up the first time we meet your new puppy or kitten. No doubt you are all familiar with the reaso…

What is ‘ex-lap’? So your vet tells you, “your pet needs an ex-lap”. Many thoughts go through your mind. What is an ex-lap? What does this mean for my pet exactly?  ‘Ex-lap’ is short for exploratory laparotomy. It s…

Diabetes is estimated to affect 1 in 200 cats, and 1 in 300 dogs in the UK, although it may be under-diagnosed. In both species it’s said to be on the increase. According to a 5-year study of 900 pets by insurer Animal F…

This is the start of a potential 15-20 year relationship. Here are some ideas to ensure you get off on the right foot/paw!…

The world is heating up, the ice caps are melting, the forests are burning... it’s all a bit doom and gloom as far as the environment is concerned. Thankfully, we are slowly coming round to the idea that each and every o…