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You may have caught wind of discussions in the media about banning short-nosed dogs such as pugs and french bulldogs. Here I’ll cover why these discussions are taking place and whether there is a ban on breeding or ownin…

Alopecia, or fur loss, is incredibly common amongst dogs, and is something your vet sees on a regular basis. Bothersome to pets and owners alike, alopecia can affect your furry friend in a plethora of ways; varying in si…

Bert was a well loved, working labrador, the fifth generation to live at Mistletoe Farm with the Dell family. He would regularly help Mr Dell on the shoots, picking up and retrieving just like he was bred to do. But the…

Obesity is a big problem in UK companion animals, and owners are often unaware. Despite clinical studies which have found that up to 65% of dogs are obese or overweight, in the PDSA PAWS Report the majority (82%) of dog…

Lizards are super interesting pets to own and there are plenty of different types of lizards that can make great pets. There are chameleons, anoles and geckos that are all available to keep in captivity. However, they al…

The wild ancestors of dogs, wolves, often die before they reach 10 years old; in contrast, most pet dogs will live to 10, 12, 16 or even older. Thanks to better quality food, shelter, veterinary care and owner understand…