You’ve probably come across your vets discussing X-rays and scans, both of which are commonly offered in first-opinion veterinary practices. Whilst the imaging modalities are complementary to each other and may be sugges…

Spaying of female dogs (bitches) is a commonly performed procedure in small animal practices. When booking in for the surgery you may be asked for information on any previous seasons or litters or any other concerns you…

Pet rats make great pets. It is estimated in the UK alone 200,000 rats are kept as pets. They are inquisitive, playful and highly intelligent animals that love to explore their environment. This is why enrichment is so i…

In part one of the raw meat-based diet series, I investigated and explained a few myths associated with raw meat-based diets, this was predominantly focusing on dogs. In part two of the series, I was asked is raw food ‘b…

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common cause of chronic pain in dogs. It affects 80% of dogs over the age of 8 years old. And more than 20% of dogs that are over 1 year of age are estimated to be affected by osteoarthrit…

Cats are a territorial species, and have evolved a complex communication system consisting of scent cues, vocal signals, facial cues, body language and posture. Aggression between cats can be a perfectly natural and norm…