Today we are meeting Atticus, a Maine Coon cat who presented to his vets after a history of ‘grumpiness’. On further examination other problems were identified that culminated in an unexpected diagnosis. Thankfully the t…

As owners, we seem to be obsessed with keeping weird and wonderful creatures as pets. I would say that lizards fall into the ‘unusual’ pet category and as a lizard owner myself, they can make fantastic pets. There are a…

Pet insurance helps to cover unexpected veterinary costs as a result of injuries or illnesses. Our pets are just like us - they get ill from time to time - especially as they get older. Unfortunately our pets don’t have…

Our dogs are part of our families. We do everything we can to make their lives as comfortable and fulfilled as possible. Over the years, this has developed from allowing our dogs indoors, to permitting sitting on the cou…

Lots of us spend plenty of time admiring our pets, so it can be alarming if you suddenly notice something about them has changed. ‘Anisocoria’ is a condition where the pupils appear as different sizes and is a symptom ra…

The term “gold standard” is frequently heard within a veterinary setting, but what exactly does it mean? Furthermore, is it a good thing? Let's discuss.