Although our dogs provide us boundless love and comfort, they can also come with a healthy dollop of worry. From perhaps deciding to forget what recall is, to chewing things they really shouldn’t be chewing, we can all g…

Although most owners are happy to see any vet at a veterinary practice, occasionally there may be a request for a vet of a specific gender. Some owners will claim that their pet is more comfortable around women or scared…

People tend to have a negative reaction when they think of bacteria. Of course, contact with nasty bugs can lead to fever, vomiting, and many other unpleasant symptoms. Most bacteria have such a bad rep that the friendly…

Cats are well known to be independent creatures, and do not always demonstrate their thoughts and feelings well. They have a strong survival instinct, and are very good at masking signs of discomfort or pain. However, th…

As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, many of us begin to think of hunkering down. Thick jumpers, warm fires and comfort food. For some animals, this change in season will bring about similar thoughts. For the…

Cats are fastidious creatures, often to be found licking and preening themselves. Grooming is an important natural behaviour for cats, and this will often be sufficient to keep them clean. Regular bathing is rarely requi…