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As our cats head into old age, it can be hard to know what is normal or when to call the vet. If your old cat seems to be more hungry than usual, read on to find out possible causes, and to learn what you should be doing…

It is estimated that around 850,000 horses and ponies live in the UK. The vast majority of these horses, by law, require a personalised, unique identity document known as a horse passport. In this article, we look at the…

This has to be every pet owner's worst nightmare, fleas! Did you know that the most common flea found on cats and dogs is the cat flea; whose proper name is Ctenocephalides felis. As we all begin to turn on our heating d…

You may have heard about the use of “natural” remedies to treat or prevent fleas. Perhaps a friend has recommended them, or you’ve come across them on a google search. The idea of using “natural” treatments might sound a…

Modern anaesthesia methods in human hospitals have come a long way from getting a patient drunk or just pinning them down by strong assistants, and thankfully veterinary medicine is just as advanced. As well as modern dr…

The International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) recommends a yearly check-up for all cats; with this increasing to six-monthly examinations for senior cats and those with ongoing medical conditions. However, the proc…