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Hopefully, New Year or Hogmanay hangovers are dissipating now. But have you ever wondered if aspirin might also be used in pets? Or whether it’s a safe and cheap alternative to prescription-only meds? If so - now read on…

It’s something every pet owner hopes they’ll never have to use, their emergency veterinary service. Emergencies do happen though, and it’s important to be prepared for them, if and when they do. Sadly, by their very natu…

For me, one of the great things about being a vet is that every day is different. During my career so far, I have treated all sorts of pets, horses and farm animals. But I have also been fortunate enough to work with a l…

This question makes an appearance on social media every now and again, and attracts reasonable discussion. The simple answer is no, we do not “experiment” on your pet. However, in certain scenarios, with thorough thought…

What if you could give your dog medication to make them live longer? It feels like a dream scenario right? Well, it could soon be a reality with the announcement of a new injection that could increase the lifespan of dog…

It is never easy to say goodbye to your beloved pet. However, something we don’t often enough discuss is how difficult it is to make the decision to say goodbye. Perhaps, even more so around the festive period. …