The so-called "Canadian cannibal porn star", Luke Magnotta has finally been apprehended. His actions to date provide a classic case study of the reasons why society needs to make tackling animal cruelty a far higher prio…

At one time or another we all have to face our beloved pets having an anaesthetic which can be a scary process if it’s not properly explained. Fortunately most veterinary practices have a fantastic team of nurses that ca…

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…

I recently had to stop on the side of the road to help out a family whose trailer had rolled over, trapping their horse inside. By the time I'd got past the queue of stationary holiday traffic, they'd already done the fi…

It sounds like such a simple question, but the answer is actually far more complicated than we think. And it’s not just cat owners who struggle with this question, those of us who have studied these creatures for years s…

The government has fudged the dog laws again. A written ministerial statement from the Department For Environment, Food And Rural Affairs was released today, with the promising title "Tackling Irresponsible Dog Ownership…