Finding out that your furry friend needs surgery can be an overwhelming experience for any owner. There are lots of uncertainties that can cause extra worry. While an ex lap is a big operation, being clued up on what goe…

There is a wide range of helminths (parasitic worms) including roundworms (nematodes), tapeworms (cestodes) and even flukes (trematodes) that can infect dogs and cats in Europe. Commonly we hear about intestinal worms su…

Guinea pigs can make great family pets. They are small, affectionate and very chatty! They are interesting to watch as they have great personalities and show a number of unique behaviours. One of these behaviours is lick…

On Thursday 23rd May the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority announced that they were launching a “Market Investigation Reference”. In other words, an investigation into competitive practices and (indirectly) pricing…

Chickens are super popular pets that can be kept in many household gardens or even allotment sites. Not only are chickens productive and provide eggs as a source of food, but their manure is also great to compost and add…

Dental care is an often overlooked area of your pet’s health, but an extremely important one.  The health of your pet’s teeth and gums can have a huge impact on their comfort and welfare, but it is not always obviou…