Did you know that there is a worm known as the whipworm which can affect dogs in England? Whipworms are parasites which live in the large intestines of the dog. The canine whipworm (Trichuris vulpis) is becoming increasi…

Who doesn’t love a tiny puppy? However, anyone who’s had one knows that they don’t stay small for long! In the first year of life, most dogs will increase in size dramatically... It’s almost as if they get bigger every t…

“He’s slowing down a bit now he’s older, of course…”  A phrase commonly heard in veterinary consultations, but is it true? Do cats just naturally slow down as they get older, or is there a more definitive reason?&nb…

The short answer to this is yes. This is a subject that is much more talked about in recent times and can attract some quite controversial views and opinions. This is usually due to the fact that not every person (believ…

Seasonal Canine Illness is a relatively new illness about which we frustratingly still don’t know a whole lot. However, the good news is that although we still don’t know the exact cause, we have become a lot better at t…

Thankfully, the world of pain relief for our pets has come on leaps and bounds in recent years. With newer drugs and improved access to complementary treatments, such as physiotherapy and hydrotherapy, dogs with osteoart…