Cats are not typically known for eating odd things – dogs, yes; cats, not so much. But some cats have a real habit for eating human hair. This may seem like a very odd, random thing for them to do but there are some logi…

You may think that your veterinary practice is owned and run by your favourite veterinary surgeon and, in some instances, this may very well be the case. There are different types of veterinary practices that are owned a…

A not infrequently seen clinical problem in cats is that of stones within the urinary tract. These can be found (most commonly) in the bladder, although they are sometimes also found in the kidneys, ureters and urethra a…

Just like people, pets can develop allergies to the things they touch, eat and breathe in. Substances that trigger an allergy are known as allergens. But it can be remarkably difficult to determine exactly what your cat…

In June 2023 the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons announced that lay people (non-veterinarians) are no longer able to carry out intravaginal artificial insemination of dogs. This was welcome news for veterinary staff…

Most of you have heard of the RSPCA and may have an idea of what they are for. Some of you may even donate to, volunteer with or use their services. Today we thought we’d look into the history of the RSPCA, what they act…