Weaning kittens is the next milestone in a kitten's life and it’s quite a big thing. So, what is weaning? Well, weaning can be defined as the transition from their mothers milk to introducing solid food to kittens. I thi…

Gas gangrene is a potentially serious, necrotizing disease, caused by an infection of the subcutaneous tissue and muscle. It is caused by a group of bacteria called Clostridia. There are approximately 100 different speci…

Millions of people around the world wear eyeglasses to help them see. Short-sightedness is the most common visual issue that requires glasses to correct. We know that dogs get many of the same eye diseases as humans, lik…

It’s all too easy to be swept up in the excitement of collecting a new puppy, and not want to be bogged down with the financial side. However, it’s important to arrange pet insurance before you pick up your puppy. Here’s…

Our pet cats sleep a lot. In fact, most adult cats sleep on average 15 hours a day. Senior cats and kittens may even sleep more than that. As devoted owners, we want to provide a safe and cosy spot for our feline compani…

Last year, The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) became the UK’s 11th Veterinary School.  Opening its doors to vet students from September 2023, the University is offering an original approach to its veterina…