Modern pedigree dogs were first established in Great Britain during the Victorian era, in the mid-19th century. In 1859 an English Pointer named ‘Major’ was the first dog in Great Britain to be compared to breed standard…

As Brits, we love to complain - about the weather, the traffic, and our healthcare system. If you were to pick a random person on the street, you could pretty much guarantee they would be able to find something to moan a…

From a contented grumble to a warning to back off, there are several reasons why your dog might growl when you stroke their belly. While a growl can sometimes be a sign that your dog is relaxed and enjoying the attention…

When we're talking about the overlap between arthritis and meningitis, we are actually talking about a specific type of disease process. This isn't about the old-age, wear-and-tear arthritis we're all familiar with. We m…

If you have horses or livestock, you’ll be very familiar with the concept of regularly testing for worm eggs. But for dogs, we don’t seem to do it so often... Why not? What are the pros and cons? Our vet blogger, Sarah-J…

I think we’re all familiar with the sight of a cat “making biscuits” with its paws. But have you ever wondered why cats do this? If your cat regularly digs their paws into your lap while purring away, there is usually no…