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If there is one word that will strike fear in any horse owner, it is laminitis. It is an extremely common condition of horses and ponies which can be performance or even life limiting. So what is laminitis and why is it…

Zeus, a three year old mixed breed cat, was a real character with a zest for exploring. His owner, Mr. Summers, was wary of Zeus’ inquisitive nature, so he trained Zeus to stay indoors overnight after his evening meal. T…

Responsible owners should always pick up after their dog. This means that changes to a dog’s toileting are often the first sign something is wrong that you notice. One of the most common changes is having stools like wat…

Do the kennel club do enough to promote, encourage and ensure the welfare of the UK’s dog population? Or are they in it for the money?  According to their website, the kennel club was set up in 1873 to develop a consiste…

Molly is a 9-year-old Miniature Poodle, who up until now has led a happy, healthy and fairly uneventful life. She is up to date with her vaccinations and has regular preventative parasite treatment. Recently her owners,…

I often hear the term ‘they are just getting old’. This could be in relation to the fact that as our cats age they may play less, become more hesitant to jump onto surfaces or sleep more. These signs commonly attributed…