It is a standard protocol to withhold food from patients before they undergo a sedation or an anaesthetic for a period of time - both in the veterinary and human field. However, over the past few years the number of hour…

There is a wide choice of cat food available. You can find many options, from dry to wet foods, which target different life stages, and even specific diseases. Cats are obligate carnivores. This means that they must cons…

Puppies within the same litter can vary, some are bigger than others and there can be colour variation too. But occasionally pups may seem so different that you might wonder if they are even from the same father! In this…

We are very lucky that we have the option to end our pets suffering in a controlled manner. It can often end a poor quality life. But that doesn’t make it any easier when it’s your pet.

Dogs can be pretty smart. They learn tricks, obey commands, work alongside humans in serious jobs and even sniff out drugs, bombs and cancer! On the other hand, we’ve seen enough dogs that have eaten chocolate, golf ball…

Let me guess – you love dachshunds and would love to have one, but you are put off by their increased risk of back problems? Hoping that by going for a crossbreed, you might get the adorable looks and sweet temperament o…