Does your dog have swollen, red, weepy eyes? Have they been squinting or scratching them more than usual? If so, they could be suffering from conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis affects most dogs at some point during their li…

In February 2020, the PDSA reported that with 51% of UK adults owning a pet. The split between cats and dogs was pretty even, with 26% owning dogs and 24% cats. Over recent years, cats have become almost as popular pets…

What comes to mind when you hear the term ‘herpes?’ It certainly is a word many of you may associate with the underlying cause of human cold sores…where it often remains dormant (inactive) for many years. But, are you aw…

Owning a smallholding is becoming increasingly popular in the UK, especially as people spend more time at home. But did you know that whether you own one animal or a thousand animals, the rules around the movement of liv…

Who among us isn’t, after a long, tough, lockdown winter, yearning for those lazy, hot summer days that are around the corner? OK, so admittedly the weather has been a bit stop-start the last few weeks, leaving us reachi…

By nature, cats are very inquisitive and playful creatures, it's what makes them so endearing. Many cats love nothing more than chasing light reflections, pouncing on shadows and play hunting with their toys. Also on the…