This is the second article in VetHelpDirect’s series on the five animal welfare needs. In this article, I will be looking into examples of why a suitable diet is important for the health and welfare of our pets, and what…

Even if you have pet insurance, there can be that moment of concern before signing the consent form - is this actually covered? With some policies having a confusing array of conditions and exclusions, a “pre-auth” can b…

The saying two’s company, three’s a crowd certainly carries some truth when it comes to sheep at lambing time. On any farm the aim is to be productive and efficient which, for most UK sheep flocks means aiming to rear 2…

There are some days when being a vet can feel a little like being a sleuth. We are looking for clues. Asking questions. Trying to dig out the important facts. To understand the reason why, to tease out what is the most l…

Osteoarthritis is a condition that many people have heard of, yet there are so many pets out there still suffering and not receiving the support they need. Why is this? We’re going to explore this joint disease further,…

Easter is coming and most of us will be looking forward to indulging in some chocolate, and maybe a hot cross bun (or three)! But these are tempting treats that must be kept out of reach for our dogs, as raisins and choc…