Rabbits are amazing family pets and can live a long time. The oldest rabbit ever to live according to the Guinness book of records was over 18 years old! However a more normal life expectancy is around 6-7 years for larg…

You might have heard of amyloidosis - but the chances are it’s a bit of a mystery to you, as it’s not a widely known condition. So we asked our vet blogger Amelia to look into the condition……

“What is an SQP?” is a question I get asked very often, and I explain that I am an animal health advisor and that there are certain medications that I can prescribe and dispense for animals. But of course, there’s a lot…

You may have heard of a liver shunt in the context of a young dog or cat. These are puppies or kittens that have been born with an abnormally structured liver. This means that blood coming from the gastrointestinal syste…

Owning and caring for a pony is great fun and immensely rewarding. However, it’s also a big responsibility, with lots of things to think about. One of the biggest questions many owners have is “How much land do I need to…

Toby was Emma’s first love. An enormous ginger tabby cat with the biggest purr to match his size. They’d been through a lot together since she first adopted him seven years ago. He lived indoors as Emma worried about him…