With the best will in the world, accidents can happen! Luckily there are lots of options available if your dog does experience an unwanted mating, also known as a misalliance or mismating. Some of these options are time-…

In my six years as a student at Cambridge, I met more than a few bemused people who had never realised there was a vet school there at all. The last eighteen months have almost certainly put pay to this as the vet school…

When we send our children to school, we may look at the most recent OFSTED report to help us make a decision. When choosing a GP surgery, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections can provide guidance and ratings for…

All livestock keepers live in hope! At this time of year, gradually lengthening days turn smallholders’ (and not-so-small holders’) thoughts towards lambing and the eternal hope of good weather for it! Whilst hope may be…

If you've noticed that your cat isn't eating as much as usual, or more worryingly, turning down food completely it can indicate an underlying health condition, many illnesses…

Guinea pigs are popular pets in the UK, with an estimated 400,000 kept in UK households. As their popularity as pets in the UK increases it is vital that we talk about the differences between Guinea pigs and our other pe…