Although some breeds will always remain popular as pets, others will fall out of favour while newer, more unusual breeds may start to appear. One such breed is the boerboel (pronounced bor-bull), also known as the South…

Due to our pet’s tails being somewhat ‘out on a limb’ (if you will excuse the pun!), they are very prone to injuries. The tail is an important part of dogs’ and cats’ anatomy. It serves multiple purposes but…

Clostridial diseases are caused by an anaerobic bacillus of the family Clostridia, they are widely distributed in the farm and small holding environment and can be the classic cause of sudden death in sheep.  Health…

There are trillions of bacteria and micro-organisms naturally found in the gut and the “gut microbiome” is currently a hot topic within human health. Research has found that a balanced microbiome has many hea…

Thankfully, diabetes insipidus in dogs is uncommon. It’s a condition which causes dogs to drink excessively, and to produce large volumes of very dilute urine. This is also known as ‘water diabetes’, which is not the sam…

Small, white, fluffy and with a lot of character, West Highland White Terriers, or Westies, are a popular breed among dog owners. As with all dog breeds, they have their own appeal and quirks, but what are the common Wes…