When choosing a toy for your fur baby, there are many different things to consider. You should not be fooled into thinking that every dog toy is suitable for your pet; regardless of who is marketing the product and the h…

It’s a sad fact of life that nothing lasts forever. There isn’t any more tragic reminder of this than a dog getting old. As much as we would like them to remain young bouncy puppies forever, as your dog ages things start…

Fleas are an itchy nuisance! They can also cause nasty skin problems, anaemia, and transmit tapeworm as well as bacteria (such as Bartonella). I think we can all agree that flea infestations are best avoided. However, re…

If your vet has recently prescribed tramadol for your pet then you might be wondering why this particular drug was chosen. Sometimes there’s so much information and other things to talk about at your pet’s consultation t…

It’s a very exciting time when you get a new pet, but there’s also lots to think about when welcoming a new kitten into your home. One of those things is parasite prevention. Just as adult cats need to be regularly worme…

Pet birds are relatively popular in the UK. A variety of species are kept as companions; from songbirds which are part of the Passeriformes order such as canaries and finches; to the Psittaciformes order which encompasse…