Hearing that your cat may need surgery on their hip can be very upsetting news. It’s not something most owners expect, and the terminology alone can be really confusing. One procedure you may come across is a femoral hea…

Do dogs and cats get bronchitis? The short answer to this is yes, but if you’re probably looking for a bit more information than that! Bronchitis means inflammation of the bronchial tubes in the lungs. The…

If you’ve ever taken your dog to the vet and felt your stomach flip when you saw the bill, you’re not alone. Then you hear someone say, “I only paid £25 at the RSPCA,” (as was reported by Panorama earlier this year) and …

Did you know that some animals require a licence in order to keep them? Many exotic pets can be kept without a licence, as long as they are a pet and not involved with the observation from the wider general public. Howev…

Calf castration and disbudding are procedures routinely carried out to aid management and protect long-term animal welfare, but what techniques are available, legal and most appropriate for your livestock? …

We sure do love our exotic pets - from hamsters, rabbits and guinea pigs to parrots, tortoises and degus, there seems to be an animal to suit even the most novice (or experienced!) of exotic pet keepers. One particu…