It’s a hot summer’s day, and your dog is struggling. Perhaps they’ve over-exercised in the sun or been in a warm and humid environment for a while without enough ventilation. These are the typical scenarios that can lead…

There is a wide range of helminths (parasitic worms) including roundworms (nematodes), tapeworms (cestodes) and even flukes (trematodes) that can infect dogs and cats in Europe. Commonly we hear about intestinal worms su…

On 11th of June, VetHelpDirect hosted the 2024 BestUKVets Awards in Bristol - and almost 200 representatives of the shortlisted practices turned out for a great celebration of the best of the UK’s vet practices. But the…

With summer just around the corner, thoughts are turning to holidays. Many people seek a change of scenery (and climate!) with a trip abroad. However, there are several things you need to be aware of before you make a fi…

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) have recently published their first reproduction control guidelines for dogs and cats. These guidelines have been put together by the WSAVA Reproduction Control Commi…

Last weekend I spent a glorious sun-soaked Saturday attending our local agricultural show, ostensibly for work purposes but also because it’s a great day out. With everything from livestock to dog shows, driven Clydesdal…