What can be done about ringworm in pets?  
Common Conditions
What can be done about ringworm in pets?  
Being told that your pet has ringworm can be unsettling. The name sounds alarming, people often worry about catching it themselves, and advice online can quickly become confusing or extreme.  The reassuring truth is…
February 9, 2026 • 41 shares
Why do vets charge to write prescriptions and should there be a £16 limit? 
Law
Why do vets charge to write prescriptions and should there be a £16 limit? 
In their provisional report, the CMA last year set out a plan to cap the fee for veterinary prescriptions at £16. They claimed that this was “roughly equal to the average price charged by independent FOPs [firs…
February 6, 2026 • 172 shares
So… The Netherlands Have Banned the Sphynx Cat? What Does the Evidence Say? 
Animal Welfare
So… The Netherlands Have Banned the Sphynx Cat? What Does the Evidence Say? 
Major headlines broke when it was confirmed that from January 2026, the Dutch government will enforce a “ban on keeping hairless cats and cats with folded ears.”  This article will focus on Sphynx, as this…
February 4, 2026 • 153 shares
What is an ‘acute abdomen’ in dogs, and is it serious? 
Dogs
What is an ‘acute abdomen’ in dogs, and is it serious? 
Imagine this: you come home from work to find your usually lively Labrador lying still in the corner. He’s breathing fast, won’t get up, and when you touch his belly, he flinches and cries out. Alarme…
February 3, 2026 • 77 shares
How often does a cat really NEED to be wormed? 
Cats
How often does a cat really NEED to be wormed? 
Treating your cat for worms is an important part of preventative healthcare, part of taking a proactive approach where possible to keep your pet in optimum health and prevent disease or illness. Worms are extremely commo…
February 2, 2026 • 76 shares
Pain Relief in Livestock – When to Reach for Painkillers 
Animal Welfare
Pain Relief in Livestock – When to Reach for Painkillers 
Livestock experience pain in various circumstances just as humans and other animals do, but they typically demonstrate signs of pain less readily, to avoid showing vulnerability within the herd or to predators. Adrenalin…
January 19, 2026 • 28 shares
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