Cross-breeds are, as the name suggests, a mixture of two or more breeds. Historically, cross-breeds were always seen as healthier than a pure-breed dog. But is this true and does it affect whether you should get pet insu…

Ok, let me start by holding my hands up and acknowledging that there are dog friendly clinics out there! I know some of you will be aware of the new accreditation scheme set up by Dogs Trust and the British Veterinary Be…

Cats are popular pets – the 2023 survey by Cats Protection found that just over one in four households in the U.K. own a cat. That’s a lot of cats – and therefore, a lot of cat food being bought! A quick search for ‘cat…

The Manx is a breed of cat best known for their physical quirk of lacking a tail. They are friendly, playful and are laid back whilst being intermittently energetic. Their appearance varies in coat length, as they can be…

Concerns around capacity and retention in the veterinary profession are not new. However recent events such as Brexit and COVID-19 have pushed the profession to crisis point. There’s a shortage of vets, and that’s not he…

Horses are beautiful animals, but they are also strong, they have the power to move very quickly and escape anything they see as dangerous. It is known that even the calmest of horses can become unpredictable if they are…