A diagnosis involving the lungs can understandably feel worrying, particularly when it is a condition many owners may never have heard of before. Lung lobe torsion is a serious condition that can become life-threatening…

Although it is relatively uncommon, dogs and cats can develop brain tumours just like humans. Our pets can’t tell us how they’re feeling, and brain tumours often cause some worrying signs which c…

Deer are one of the most abundant groups of wild animals in the UK, with population estimates as high as 2 million individuals, the highest level in 1000 years. But how much do you know about the…

Veterinary costs can feel overwhelming! Choosing a veterinary practice, a referral centre or even a treatment plan can be daunting, with so many factors to consider. Naturally, your pet’s welfare will always be at the he…

Up until recently, most people would have been blissfully unaware of a rare group of viral diseases in mice and rats known as hantaviruses. The scary tale of the cruise ship MV Hondius however, where three pass…

Thought to be the first sheep disease in Britain to incur statutory controls, scab is a highly contagious skin condition which causes significant animal welfare concerns. Once thought to be eradicated from the…