Farm animal
Last weekend I spent a glorious sun-soaked Saturday attending our local agricultural show, ostensibly for work purposes but also because it’s a great day out. With everything from livestock to dog shows, driven Clydesdal…
Animal Welfare
The term “quality of life” is used a lot in veterinary medicine This refers to whether a pet is living a life worth living; a balance between positive and negative life experiences. Quality of life becomes particularly i…
Dogs
Blood testing is a huge part of veterinary medicine and can be crucial in reaching many diagnoses. Not only that, it can be used as a monitoring tool as well as helping to tailor treatment to that specific animal. If you…
Cats
Cat ownership is more popular than ever. The 2023 Cats Protection CATS Report found that over one in four households own a cat and 92% of owners consider their feline friend to be part of the family. The number of people…
Dogs
Aspergillosis in dogs is an infection caused by species of a fungus called Aspergillus. This fungus is commonly found in soil, compost and decaying vegetation, and is usually a harmless part of the ecosystem. However, it…
Life as vet - what its like
You may have heard the term ‘contextual care’ being used in discussions of veterinary medicine or even by a vet themselves. With the influx of media coverage, including television programmes, veterinary influencers and n…
