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With Coronavirus vaccinations now circulating, our thoughts are shifting to recovery on all levels. For many horse owners itching to get back out and about, our minds are starting to focus on recovering our horses' fitne…

Hedgehogs used to be a common sight in many UK gardens. However, they are now in decline, so it is more important than ever to give our spiky friends a hand. Typically, hedgehogs hibernate from November to April, dependi…

An overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) is a common condition of older cats, typically causing obvious weight loss and behavioural changes. A range of treatments are available, including surgery to remove the affected pa…

Fleas are wingless parasites that can make any pet distressed. They are small, fast, they are exceptional jumpers, and always keen to make any animal itchy. Fleas are common (it is likely that any cat or dog will come ac…

Blood clot formation in cats is a deadly condition that often strikes cats without warning. Understanding what causes blood clots is key to helping reduce the chances of your cat getting one. Our article today will expla…

Our student vet blogger Joe is now coming to the end of his course, and looking beyond his final exams to life in practice. For his 100th blog, we asked him to write about his time in the clinical years at vet school. As…