Autumn is now well and truly here – crisp mornings and falling leaves amid an abundance of rich colours. The heat of summer is a distant memory and getting out for a brisk woodland walk of a weekend is a popular choice f…

Crystalluria (the presence of urine crystals) is a relatively common condition in cats. It forms part of a variety of issues cats can experience with their lower urinary tract, grouped under the blanket term ‘feline lowe…

Cocker spaniels are one of the most popular pedigree dogs in the UK, ranking second in our list, only pipped to the top spot by the Labrador retriever. Cocker spaniels generally belong to either one of two distinct breed…

You’ve come out of the consulting room with a diagnosis, a prescription, and a lot of unanswered questions. Your vet seemed confident, but busy, so you nodded along. Now you’re worried. Is this medicine really safe for y…

Many people are aware of the need for a range of vitamins and minerals in their diet, and the same is also true for our pets. In fact, some vitamins and minerals are so crucial to bodily function, that severe disease can…

Horner’s syndrome is a collection of symptoms involving the eye and the face on one side. It often comes on suddenly; so it can be a bit alarming to see if you don’t know what’s happening! Let’s take a look at what Horne…