Our cats’ bodies will naturally change as they get older, so it’s no surprise that their nutritional needs shift, too. You may have noticed some “senior” cat foods available at your local pet shop or supermarket, and won…

If you keep up to speed with the news you may have heard of the metaldehyde slug pellet ban, introduced at the end of March 2022. To gardeners, this might cause some alarm, after all, slugs are troublesome pests that del…

Many people have a bad bodily habit or two. Whether it’s biting your nails, picking your nose, popping spots or picking scabs, we’ve all been guilty in the past. So it’s not really a surprise when our closest friends, do…

Animals can experience pain, just as humans do, with an endless list of causes. Obviously, we want to be able to manage this pain, and we can do so with painkillers. However, with some conditions, these may be needed for…

Have you recently given a home to a new kitten? There are lots of steps to consider when settling a new kitten into your household. Many of these have been covered in a previous Vet Help Direct article. In this article w…

It is a common myth that vomiting is normal in cats. Most animals will be sick on occasion, but regular vomiting is not normal. Cats can get upset stomachs for a variety of reasons, some more serious than others. If you…