Kidney diets (also called “renal diets”) are probably one of the first things that your vet will suggest to support your cat if they are diagnosed with kidney disease. These diets are made by specialist manufacturers and…

Just like people in the human medical profession, vets aren’t just simply ‘vets’. There’s a big variation in qualifications, experience, interests and specialities. One of these that you might see listed on a vets’ websi…

Pancreatitis is remarkably common in cats - and is sadly underdiagnosed. This is largely because it is a condition that is often subtle, and masquerades as other diseases. If your cat is losing weight, suffering from let…

Expecting the unexpected with pets is a good mindset to get into. You never know when they are going to fall ill or be involved in an accident. There are different ways of dealing with veterinary bills and understanding…

Dog ownership, and therefore also dog breeding, is on the rise. This means it is more important than ever to make sure that we are breeding and buying our wonderful canine companions responsibly and with respect to their…

Neutering is one of the most common procedures performed in first opinion veterinary practices. In light of years of research, it is now recognised that neutering is a predisposing factor for obesity and weight gain. So,…