Veterinary costs are very much under the spotlight in the UK at present. Costs are going up in nearly every area of our lives; so it’s no surprise that people are doing whatever they can to save money where their pets ar…

Dogs, like people, are unique. From appearance and behaviour to genetic disease susceptibility and lifespan, dogs on both a breed and individual level are very different to one another.  A recent publication by McMi…

You may have read on social media that The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has released a statement condemning cosmetic alterations on animals, or so called ‘tweakments’. But what is a “tweakment”, and…

This is the second article in VetHelpDirect’s series on the five animal welfare needs. In this article, I will be looking into examples of why a suitable diet is important for the health and welfare of our pets, and what…

Even if you have pet insurance, there can be that moment of concern before signing the consent form - is this actually covered? With some policies having a confusing array of conditions and exclusions, a “pre-auth” can b…

The saying two’s company, three’s a crowd certainly carries some truth when it comes to sheep at lambing time. On any farm the aim is to be productive and efficient which, for most UK sheep flocks means aiming to rear 2…