Bengal cats have a striking appearance. They are bred to look like a small leopard, and with their athletic build and beautiful coat pattern, they definitely turn heads.  They inherited their exotic looks from the A…

Arthritis is a general term for inflammation and pain of the joints. It is a common condition affecting both people and animals and comes in different forms. In dogs, the most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis (…

Finding out that your furry friend needs surgery can be an overwhelming experience for any owner. There are lots of uncertainties that can cause extra worry. While an ex lap is a big operation, being clued up on what goe…

There is a wide range of helminths (parasitic worms) including roundworms (nematodes), tapeworms (cestodes) and even flukes (trematodes) that can infect dogs and cats in Europe. Commonly we hear about intestinal worms su…

Guinea pigs can make great family pets. They are small, affectionate and very chatty! They are interesting to watch as they have great personalities and show a number of unique behaviours. One of these behaviours is lick…

On Thursday 23rd May the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority announced that they were launching a “Market Investigation Reference”. In other words, an investigation into competitive practices and (indirectly) pricing…