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I knew I wasn't going to breed from my Hungarian Viszla so I made the decision to have him neutered which I did at six months old. Since then I have been told by the breeding fraternity that neutering at such an early ag…

In recent years, "desexing" - spaying and neutering - has become the obvious and natural choice for most pet owners. Apart from population control, it's often been said that there early neutering is better for the health…

Deciding whether to spay Spaying or neutering a female dog is not a small operation, so owners should think carefully about all the pros and cons before deciding. The main advantages of spaying are preventing pregnancy,…

Hernias in dogs are commonly seen. They occur when an organ or body part slips out of its normal place and bulges through a weak spot in a body wall or muscle layer.  They can be present from birth (also known as co…

In my previous article “Can veterinary practices actually be environmentally sustainable?” we discussed two main areas needing improvement for the veterinary profession to become more environmentally sustainable. We touc…

This is an endlessly debated topic. As with every other industry, the cost of veterinary care varies depending on many different factors. But do you receive a higher standard of care with a higher price? And is there act…