Alpacas are increasingly turning up all over the country - no longer seen as the playthings of eccentrics, but as popular pastimes, even pets. But are alpacas friendly and do they make a good pet? Vet blogger Cassandra i…

For most people, TB, or tuberculosis, is something that happens in the countryside, affects cows, is spread by badgers and causes lots of arguments. These are all true. But to those involved with TB control in the UK, it…

We’ve all seen the viral photos circulating on social media. The dogs with the swollen faces, their eyes peeking bleakly out of the folds of their oedematous skin. They are amusing to look at from afar, but what should y…

Getting a new kitten is an exciting time, but choosing a food for them might feel overwhelming because of the amount of choice available these days. But don’t worry, I’m going to talk you through all you need to know abo…

Pancreatitis is a very common condition among dogs, and it can be pretty uncomfortable. Some dogs can suffer one acute episode, often associate with raiding a bin. Others have repeated episodes of pancreatitis which ofte…

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…