Up until recently, most people would have been blissfully unaware of a rare group of viral diseases in mice and rats known as hantaviruses. The scary tale of the cruise ship MV Hondius however, where three pass…

Thought to be the first sheep disease in Britain to incur statutory controls, scab is a highly contagious skin condition which causes significant animal welfare concerns. Once thought to be eradicated from the…

The Tonkinese is domestic breed of cat, developed by crossing Siamese and Burmese cats aiming to combine the best and most desirable characteristics of both breeds. Of course, firs…

Understandably, the cost of veterinary care is a very emotive subject. Especially in the wake of the Competition & Markets Authority’s recent report. Naturally, no one wants the added stress of worrying about fi…

With more than 10 million pet cats in the UK, it’s no surprise that many owners, especially those living in flats and apartments, are considering keeping their cats indoors. But what are the advantages and drawbacks of i…

For prospective dog owners, there are a lot of breed options to choose from. Many breeds have been around for hundreds of years, while others, such as the Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever, are relatively new …