What is the difference between Dangerous Wild Animals and Zoo Licence requirements for exotic pets? 
Exotic Pet
What is the difference between Dangerous Wild Animals and Zoo Licence requirements for exotic pets? 
Did you know that some animals require a licence in order to keep them? Many exotic pets can be kept without a licence, as long as they are a pet and not involved with the observation from the wider general public. Howev…
May 6, 2026 • 32 shares
Routine Management Procedures in Calves – new options for farmers and smallholders 
Animal Welfare
Routine Management Procedures in Calves – new options for farmers and smallholders 
Calf castration and disbudding are procedures routinely carried out to aid management and protect long-term animal welfare, but what techniques are available, legal and most appropriate for your livestock? …
May 5, 2026 • 23 shares
Do sugar gliders make good pets? 
Animal Welfare
Do sugar gliders make good pets? 
We sure do love our exotic pets - from hamsters, rabbits and guinea pigs to parrots, tortoises and degus, there seems to be an animal to suit even the most novice (or experienced!) of exotic pet keepers. One particu…
May 4, 2026 • 17 shares
Has vet care gone too high tech? - The Vet Nurse's View 
Controversial topics
Has vet care gone too high tech? - The Vet Nurse's View 
Veterinary care has advanced considerably in the last few decades and it is likely to advance further as newer technologies and innovations find their way into both human and veterinary…
May 1, 2026 • 32 shares
Why does my dog move his bed around? 
Behaviour
Why does my dog move his bed around? 
Have you ever seen your dog grab their bed, drag it across the room, turn it around three times, and then finally flop down with a sigh? And then wondered, what could be going on inside their head?  I…
April 29, 2026 • 81 shares
Heat vs Cold Risks for Dogs: How Weather Affects Pet Health
hazards
Heat vs Cold Risks for Dogs: How Weather Affects Pet Health
Hot and cold weather can cause health problems for your dog long before it appears to be an emergency. That’s what makes it risky. Early warning signs are easy to shrug off because they look like normal dog behavior at f…
April 28, 2026
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