Sheep worrying is something that is sadly becoming an all too common occurrence throughout the countryside. Social media and local news will often show graphic images of injured livestock and detailed reports from farmer…

Who we are is important: where we come from; what we like and dislike; what we look like. In human society, one of the most important distinctions is whether you are male or female. Naturally, we care about what our pets…

One of the common concerns new pet owners have is regarding the vaccination of their puppies. There is conflicting information not only on which vaccines to give, on whether to vaccinate puppies at all and on how to bala…

Manx are a famously tailless breed of cat. While a lack of tail is their identifying feature (although some Manx cats have short tails and some actually have completely normal ones!), it is important to also recognise th…

Atopic dermatitis, otherwise known as allergic skin disease, is a chronic inflammatory dermatological disorder that causes itchiness in dogs. It is a complex disease that is influenced by genetic and environmental factor…

Cats love to lie out in the sun, dozing in the warmth of the rays and watching the world go round with half-lidded eyes. But can this idyllic life in the sun cause problems? Cats, just like humans, are at risk of sunburn…