As of the 6th April 2026 you must have a licence to keep a primate in England. The only exceptions to this rule are primates kept in zoological collections holding a zoo licence or primates kept in research facilities ho…

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most common and serious conditions affecting cats in the UK. Large-scale studies suggest that between 1% and 3% of the general cat population is affected, but that figure climbs…

For humans, dandruff can be a source of annoyance, embarrassment, discomfort and even pain in some cases. Have you ever noticed your cat may have dandruff too? What could cause this? Is it a problem? How might you s…

Some cats are very aloof, treating us like a 5-star hotel they come and go from as they please. Others can be incredibly cuddly, verging on needy, and you may find during a snuggle that your…

Bird flu, otherwise known as avian influenza, is one of many influenza virus infections that exist. As the name suggests, this group of influenza viruses predominantly affects birds. However, incidents in the news have h…

On 18th June, veterinary teams from across the UK swapped their scrubs for something a little smarter and gathered at Thames Rowing Club in London for the BestUKVets Awards 2026.  Powered by VetH…