You probably think of vets as all-knowing animal encyclopedia; knowledgeable in everything from cats and dogs, to emus, elephants and echidnas! Okay… maybe we’re being a bit too optimistic here. But certainly after five-…

Raw feeding has become increasingly popular over the last few years. Though its benefits remain unproven, the claims made by those who sell it can be alluring. If you feed your pet raw food (either as their main meal or…

Horses are prone to serious injuries. Not only because they run at high speed, jump over obstacles and make sharp twists and turns, but also because of their anatomy. Their legs have evolved to become long and thin, stan…

Glucosamine is an extremely common household supplement name; it wouldn’t be unusual for a stranger in the park to recommend it if you mention you have an arthritic dog. In fact, I have an arthritic dog and on occasion t…

Tail docking is the amputation of all or part of an animal’s tail. But a dog’s tail is an integral part of their body, so why on earth would we do it? Well, it turns out that this practice is steeped in history, supersti…

Friend or foe? It is well known that dogs and cats have a long-standing rivalry; with stark differences between the two species often causing unpleasant interactions ending in hissing and growling, possibly with some blo…