Dogs, just like people, do occasionally sneeze which is normal and shouldn't be a cause for concern. However, if your dog is sneezing very frequently or persistently then it would be a good idea to see your vet. They can…

Just like us humans, cats can also suffer with anxiety. They will experience anxiety if they perceive a situation as dangerous (regardless of whether it actually is or not). Although they can’t tell us, there are a few t…

In the first of a new series on “controversial topics”, we asked vet student Joe Dunne to review the evidence on Grain-free foods for dogs, and the potential health issues. Here’s his take on the situation! Pet food manu…

The COVID lockdown brought ‘emergency-only’ appointments for veterinary practices across the UK. For the first 8 weeks, your pet would only be given an appointment if a delay in being seen would severely affect their hea…

In Part 1, we looked at the causes and adverse effects of obesity. In Part 2, we will discuss how to manage it. What should you do about an obese cat or an overweight dog?  Well, the mainstay of obesity management are we…

Obesity in pets is becoming a serious problem. No matter how cute they look and how much we love those ‘chunky’ dogs and cats too, obesity should not be trivialised. Obesity carries a huge range of health conditions and…