Inflammatory bowel disease, known as IBD for short, is a fairly common condition in humans. However, many people don't realise that dogs can suffer from it too. IBD is a complex condition, so we will explore it in detail…

Branded the ‘biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation’, the government has announced their plans to protect both domestic animals and wildlife. On 22 December, a new Animal Welfare Strategy was published. This…

At this time of year, as temperatures drop, vets will begin to see specific issues arising in our pets. One of the most dangerous and scary to see is antifreeze poisoning. Antifreeze is something that many of us will hav…

When temperatures drop and the morning gets frosty or even (as this week!) snowy, we often complain that the UK is woefully underprepared for the unexpected annual arrival of winter weather. Yet, when you drive to work o…

The world of veterinary medicine is constantly evolving. Stem cell therapy has been used with good success in human medicine, and we are now seeing options open for animals, too. The science of regenerative medicine is r…

When a vet mentions the word cancer, it’s one of the most frightening things a pet owner can hear. It’s natural for your mind to leap straight to the worst-case scenario. But today, that initial fear…