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A dog spay is one of the most common routine surgical procedures in small animal practices. A laparoscopic spay, also known as a ‘keyhole spay’ is a more modern alternative surgical method than the traditional spay. Lapa…

It's always nerve-wracking when your pet has an operation. Even routine surgeries such as having your pet neutered will give many owners butterflies. This is completely understandable, they are your babies after all! Yo…

So, having bought or rescued a new female cat, you will find yourself with an array of bewildering decisions to make. You have:  Tackled the minefield that is settling on a name that reflects the personality of your…

The COVID lockdown brought ‘emergency-only’ appointments for veterinary practices across the UK. For the first 8 weeks, your pet would only be given an appointment if a delay in being seen would severely affect their hea…

As part of my work as a "media vet", I'm a strong advocate for spaying and neutering pets as the best way to control the problem of pet overpopulation. Accidental pregnancies still account for a high number of unwanted p…

It was just last month that I wrote a blog here about the pros and cons of the decision on whether or not to spay/castrate your dog. This seems to be an area which is coming under increasing scrutiny by researchers, perh…