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On 14th December 2023, the UK government introduced new legislation regarding the keeping of primates as pets. This move was welcomed by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and animal welfare organisations including…

Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest parts of sharing our lives with an animal companion. The word euthanasia comes from the Greek language and means ‘good death’. It is used to describe a stress-free en…

Chinese Crested dogs are an interesting breed. They are one of the nine or more hairless breeds that exist worldwide, but don’t tend to be the sort of dog you see every day!  If you are interested in this breed or a…

As owners, we seem to be obsessed with keeping weird and wonderful creatures as pets. I would say that lizards fall into the ‘unusual’ pet category and as a lizard owner myself, they can make fantastic pets. There are a…

Pet insurance helps to cover unexpected veterinary costs as a result of injuries or illnesses. Our pets are just like us - they get ill from time to time - especially as they get older. Unfortunately our pets don’t have…

Our dogs are part of our families. We do everything we can to make their lives as comfortable and fulfilled as possible. Over the years, this has developed from allowing our dogs indoors, to permitting sitting on the cou…