Reptiles make great pets as many are beginner friendly and offer a different and interesting animal to keep. Reptiles can live 20 years and over, so they are quite the commitment. It may be difficult to notice a decline…

Has your pet had some treatment recently and have you noticed on your vet bill an “injection fee”? Have you noticed you’re charged for the medication then an injection fee on top? Most practices these days will charge an…

If your cat has a life-limiting illness and has reached the end of their treatment journey, palliative care may improve their comfort prior to the end of their life. The goal of palliative care should not be the extensio…

This is the final article in VetHelpDirect’s series on the five animal welfare needs. This article is looking at the need for our pets to be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease and why this isn’t always ve…

It’s a hot summer’s day, and your dog is struggling. Perhaps they’ve over-exercised in the sun or been in a warm and humid environment for a while without enough ventilation. These are the typical scenarios that can lead…

Cirrhosis of the liver is a generalised formation of scar tissue. It’s caused by long-term liver damage and prevents the liver from working properly. The liver is incredibly good at coping with damage, but if less than 2…