Foot abscesses can be excruciating for horses, in fact, they can make the horse so lame that it can look like the horse has broken his leg! But why do they happen and what can be done about them?…

With the rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations in full swing, vaccines are a hot topic. Quite rightly we are all taking more interest in how they work, if they’re safe and if we should be getting them.

Nothing is ever black and white – there’s always shades of grey. But some things are certain, like a healthy dog’s nose should be wet… right? Well it may not be the case. Today we are asking why a dog’s nose is wet, what…

Taking your pet to the vet can be stressful and if your companion is bleeding it is understandable that you will be very worried. The way your vet will address the bleeding will very much depend on the cause. This may no…

Cats can suffer from genetic diseases just like other animals. They tend to be more common in pedigree cats vs crossbreed/moggy cats. This is because purebred cats tend to be selectively bred, and even in-breeding of clo…

Hmmm…This is a good question! It’s one as vets, that we often receive from clients. While antihistamines are effective for humans to treat allergies, do they work for dogs in the same way? Unsurprisingly, the answer isn'…