Life as vet - what its like
Concerns around capacity and retention in the veterinary profession are not new. However recent events such as Brexit and COVID-19 have pushed the profession to crisis point. There’s a shortage of vets, and that’s not he…
Horses
Horses are beautiful animals, but they are also strong, they have the power to move very quickly and escape anything they see as dangerous. It is known that even the calmest of horses can become unpredictable if they are…
Cats
A yellowing of the skin and other tissues of the body is known as jaundice, but you might also hear the word ‘icterus’ being used to describe this process. The yellow colour is caused by excessive levels of bilirubin, a…
Cats
Domestic cats, like wild cats, are obligate carnivores. This means they require a meat based diet for their nutrition and survival - or at least, they require specific compounds only naturally found in animal products.&n…
Dogs
Seeing blood in your dog’s eye can be alarming! The technical term for this condition is hyphaema and it can occur for a variety of reasons. Let’s explore hyphaema in more detail, including the causes, treatment options…
Common Conditions
Acne is a common bane of many teenagers’ lives but did you know that dogs can get it too? Although the causes are different, the appearance can be very similar. So what is canine acne and how do you treat it?…
