food
Cats
Cats are obligate carnivores and so require a regular source of protein in their diets. Most of us are (hopefully!) feeding our cats on a balanced and nutritionally complete diet appropriate for their life-stage; be it a…
Diet
Eggs are highly nutritious food, providing a vast range of highly digestible protein, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. An egg can be a healthy treat, each one providing 60 calories, with 6g or protein and 4 mg of fat…
Controversial topics
We’ve all heard the term ‘give a dog a bone’. Dogs seem very content with a bone but we may ask ourselves, is this safe for them? Animal bones are often fed to dogs as a chew or as part of a raw diet. Bones, especially w…
Diet
Bugs Bunny may be a fan of nothing but carrots, but did you know that real-life rabbit diets are actually far more complicated? If you are considering a cuddly little bunny, this article is for you. Today we will explain…
Dogs
Bringing a dog into your family is a big commitment; it is important to consider whether they will fit into your lifestyle and how they will impact your finances. The cost of dog ownership is dependent on the size of the…
Controversial topics
In the first of a new series on “controversial topics”, we asked vet student Joe Dunne to review the evidence on Grain-free foods for dogs, and the potential health issues. Here’s his take on the situation! Pet food manu…
