In my six years as a student at Cambridge, I met more than a few bemused people who had never realised there was a vet school there at all. The last eighteen months have almost certainly put pay to this as the vet school…

When we send our children to school, we may look at the most recent OFSTED report to help us make a decision. When choosing a GP surgery, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections can provide guidance and ratings for…

All livestock keepers live in hope! At this time of year, gradually lengthening days turn smallholders’ (and not-so-small holders’) thoughts towards lambing and the eternal hope of good weather for it! Whilst hope may be…

If you've noticed that your cat isn't eating as much as usual, or more worryingly, turning down food completely it can indicate an underlying health condition, many illnesses…

Guinea pigs are popular pets in the UK, with an estimated 400,000 kept in UK households. As their popularity as pets in the UK increases it is vital that we talk about the differences between Guinea pigs and our other pe…

Cats’ eyes are adapted for hunting and surveying their surroundings. Their eyes, at optimal health, can detect subtle motions, and have much better low-light vision than we as humans do. Our pet cats are also very expres…