Diseases that can pass between animals and humans are called ‘zoonotic’. In most cases, illness tends to pass from the animal to the person, but the reverse can also happen. Pets can be sources of disease that can pass t…

Pet insurance can be confusing and slightly overwhelming with a huge array of companies offering different types of policy and various terms and conditions. With an older cat, there are additional points to consider, suc…

Feeding a puppy can be an overwhelming and challenging task. Made worse by the overflow of information available online, dietary trends, and the endless colours and shapes of nutritional supplements in today’s market. Li…

In recent years we have been focussing on the impact that farming has on the environment with the use of chemicals, antibiotics, and anthelmintics (worming treatments) under scrutiny. So it is only natural that our thoug…

One of the greatest things we can do for our pets is to provide them with the appropriate end-of-life care. Then, ultimately, we can make the final decision for them, to end any potential suffering. If you have an elderl…

These days, social media pages are full of posts appealing for help to find lost dogs. Sadly, some of these will have been stolen, a worrying trend that seems to have increased during lockdown. But some may simply have r…