Cats
In case you hadn't already noticed... Autumn is here! It brings storms, but also the nice cold mornings, crisp leaves on the ground and the occasional frost. In the run up to this season vets will have been thinking and…
Cattle
Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) is a highly contagious disease of beef and dairy cattle. Endemic (ever present) within the UK for many decades, an estimated 90% of herds having been exposed to BVD. Despite the name, diarrh…
Bird
If you have the pleasure of owning a flock of feathered friends, you are probably already in tune with their specialised needs. From offering them oyster grit to supplement calcium, to giving them a constant supply of la…
Life as vet - what its like
Veterinary nurses (student and registered) are known to be the backbone of animal care across veterinary practices in the UK. The have a range of responsibilities, from monitoring anaesthesia and assisting in surgery, to…
Dogs
Pulmonic stenosis (also called pulmonary stenosis) is a serious condition of the heart. It is often congenital, meaning your dog is born with it, and the first indication of a problem may be when a heart murmur is picked…
Behaviour
If you’ve ever been woken by the sound of hissing, yowling, and fur flying outside your window, you’ll know how distressing cat fights can be – for cats and their owners alike. Many cat owners find themselves wondering:…
