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Grissom survives cat flu.
Grissom at 3 months old This handsome fellow is Grissom, a lively 3 month old kitten. Like the TV character he is named after, he is extremely inquisitive and tenacious. Grissom belongs to a good...
View ArticleChoosing a first family pet.
Most children love animals, and there are many benefits from owning one. Apart from the fun and companionship, caring for an animal can help give children a sense of responsibility. On the other hand,...
View ArticleWhy does it matter if my pet is thirsty?
Most pet owners will have been asked by their vet, probably more than once, whether there has been any change in the amount their dog or cat is drinking. It is an important question because the answer...
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Puppy Farms Must Face Tighter Controls
These puppies are healthy and well socialised, but not all puppies bred in the UK are as fortunate. When we buy a new puppy, we would like to think that it has had a good start in life and will be...
View ArticleVaccination in Cats – Why Should We Bother?
As the current economic situation continues to squeeze the family finances, I have noticed an increase in clients who would prefer not to vaccinate their cat. There are probably many more who are...
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Thinking of getting a puppy?
This week I have seen two different families who each bought a puppy with very little thought or planning and then ran into problems that caused the animals to be rehomed (with one narrowly avoiding...
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Looking after the Older Horse
When I was training as a vet, a 20 year old horse was considered really quite old. Now, however, I regularly find myself working with healthy horses in their late twenties and thirties – even a few...
View ArticleHorses and money – is it really either/or?
With the new financial year, and the recent bad weather, everyone involved in and working with horses is trying to make money go a bit further. Among other issues, the cost of medicines is rising every...
View ArticleDog Vaccinations: are they really necessary?
Tomorrow is World Veterinary Day (WVD), an annual event that highlights the role of veterinary profession around the world. This year’s theme is the importance of vaccination to animal health. Over the...
View ArticleAsk a vet online –‘How imperative is having the annual booster jabs for cat...
Question from Jakkii Mickle: Feline question again- how imperative is having the annual booster jabs for cat flu/ Felv/ Fiv/ Leukemia ? If they have had these injections from kitten age- would they...
View ArticleCaring for your new rabbit – essentials for proper bunny welfare
Did the Easter bunny come this year? Not the imaginary kind that drops off chocolate, the real kind that lives for 10 years or more and deserves to have a better life than being trapped in a hutch at...
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“Me and My Dog”– working together to eradicate rabies
Pete with his own dog, Kiko Most dog owners adore their pets, and “pet selfies” are a popular way of expressing the joy of the bond between human and animal. A new campaign by a charity is using pet...
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Ask a vet online – How often should my dogs get boosters?
Karen Taylor asked: How often should our dogs be re-vaccinated (boosters)? Answer: Hi Karen, thanks for your question about booster vaccinations. This is an area that’s become quite controversial in...
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