Most people would raise an eyebrow at having surgery without any post-op pain relief, even a paracetamol! Yet it’s not that uncommon for people to question whether cats need pain relief after a surgery, or if they even f…

Thinking of getting a Poodle? A good choice – they are intelligent, affectionate and loyal dogs. But, one size certainly does not fit all when it comes to Poodles. They can vary wildly in stature, temperament and their r…

Have you ever heard of a Peterbald cat? Peterbald's are a relatively new, lesser-known breed of domestic cat and until very recently I hadn't come across this breed and neither had any of my Vet or Vet Nurse colleagues!&…

Ahead of each mating season, many farms will arrange for their vet to carry out a health and fertility assessment of their breeding males. This assessment involves a physical examination of the animal(s) in question as w…

When our pets are unwell it can be really distressing. The worry that there could be something seriously wrong, coupled with the heartache of seeing them struggle is upsetting for many pet owners. Living in a world where…

Infectious hepatitis is a condition that most dogs are routinely vaccinated for. But vets are not always very good at explaining the reasons in detail as to why we vaccinate, or what the potential disease consequences ar…