Choosing a Vet is an important decision when we take on a new cat or kitten. After all, they quickly become part of the family, and we always want to make sure our family members are well cared for!  If you’ve had cats b…

What is “The Thumps”? The Thumps, more technically known as Synchronous Diaphragmatic Flutter is the excitation of the diaphragm. It’s similar to hiccups in humans and can be seen as twitching or spasms of one or both fl…

When adopting a rescue dog, it is important to know all the facts. Most people are aware of all the ‘pros’ of adoption. But do people really look into and inform themselves of the ‘cons’? This post will outline the thing…

Domestic rats make wonderful pets. They are incredibly intelligent, playful creatures who can enjoy nothing more than exploring their surroundings. Many owners have great bonds with their pet rats and handling of these r…

You’ve probably heard in the news about Geronimo the alpaca, whose owner has recently lost a three year battle against an order to euthanase him due to positive tuberculosis tests. So we asked farm vet Cassandra Longhi-B…

This post is sponsored by Elanco. For more information, visit their useful local Lungworm Map here! Lungworm - Angiostrongylus vasorum, to be precise - is an unusual parasite. For most of the worms we worry about, they’r…