It’s the middle of the night, you need to get hold of a vet in an emergency. It then dawns on you that your practice uses an out of hours service provider and you will need to travel somewhere else for medical help. Is t…

Summer days are coming, ice creams and sun cream are at the ready! But what about our furry friends? Summer can be particularly difficult for dogs to manage especially as their humans try to get out and about, enjoying t…

No horse owner wants to face the awful decision of having to put their beloved equine companion to sleep. It remains a very emotional and difficult task, regardless of the fact that euthanasia is generally chosen because…

Seeing your dog acting strange or wobbly can be quite distressing. There are a number of things that may cause an appearance of drunkenness. In this article, we're going to explore some of the most common of these. But m…

Cats, just like humans, dogs and other animals, are susceptible to plaque and calculus accumulation on the tooth surfaces. Along with with the uncomfortable gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) that comes with them. Thi…

These are dramatic, but not uncommon or even difficult operations. Dogs manage quite well with only one eye and the cosmetic effect is often kinder than people imagine, with the cavity covered over with hairy skin, that…