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Easter is coming and most of us will be looking forward to indulging in some chocolate, and maybe a hot cross bun (or three)! But these are tempting treats that must be kept out of reach for our dogs, as raisins and choc…

Easter is fast approaching, and while we may have thought about what chocolate eggs or bunnies we want to buy… have we thought about what to buy our feline friends? We don't have to leave them out just because they can't…

Most people involved with horses will have seen a horse at a competition or out riding with a net or piece of mesh, known as a ‘nose net’, covering their nose or muzzle. But are these yet another ‘tack fad’ or do they ac…

This article is part of the VetHelpDirect series on the five animal welfare needs. In this article, I will be discussing the need for a suitable environment. I’ll cover what a suitable environment might look like for a r…

We are obsessed with keeping different reptiles as pets, including snakes. We love Corn snakes and Boas - the list goes on. But, how about pet pythons? Pythons, such as the Ball Python, are a popular first pet snake due…

With dog owners spending approximately £1,875 per year (based on stats from 2022), owning a pet can be a costly business. In the current financial climate, it can be tempting to skip some of the ‘routine’ stuff…