From personal experience, there are two inevitabilities of dog ownership. The first is that, at some point, you will step out for a walk and forget to take water for your dog. The second is that your dog is always happy…

Cat owners are often concerned when taking their cats to the vet. In many cases, this can be a very stressful experience in a cat’s life, particularly if they are already debilitated due to illness or pain.  By and…

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…