Although the ingredient lists have been shown to be one of the most common ways that owners decide on their pets’ food, we are also enduring a cost-of-living crisis in the UK and pet owners are feeling the pinch. The ingredient list is one of the hardest ways to know if pet food is actually […]

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The heart is a powerful muscle that gives our animals life. Made up of four chambers, separated by valves, it is responsible for pumping oxygen and blood around the body.  If the structure of the muscle or valves is abnormal, this may compromise its ability to do this important job. One condition that can affect […]

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As a cat owner, it’s really important to keep an eye on your feline friend’s health, and this includes their dental hygiene. If you’ve noticed one or more of your cat’s teeth aren’t as white and shiny as they used to be, this could be a sign of a problem. In this blog, I’ll explain […]

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We’re all familiar with coronaviruses; COVID-19 in particular. There is also a type of coronavirus that only affects cats, known as FCoV. Worryingly, a new viral strain (FCoV-23) has been identified as the cause of a recent deadly outbreak affecting cats in Cyprus. It’s now been detected in the UK, brought over by an imported […]

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Have you ever gone to your vets and wondered what on earth is being talked about? Many veterinary receptionists often note that clients will come out of a consultation with a vet and be confused; seeking out answers from them or the nursing staff to translate what a vet has said. This is not an […]

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Most horse owners will have experience of administering NSAID or anti-inflammatory drugs to their horse at some point. It is rare to find a horse that has not needed pain relief for any number of conditions, such as injury, colic or laminitis, to name just a few! However, it can be easy to become complacent […]

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All viruses have the potential to impact the health, welfare and survival of those animals they infect. Where a virus causes obvious symptoms, infection may be easy to detect. However, some viruses can cause less obvious and hidden symptoms, or may remain in an animal for the rest of its life. Canine herpesvirus (CHV) has […]

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Described as lively, intelligent, obedient, sensitive, and easily trained by the kennel club, Hungarian Vizlas have become an increasingly popular breed choice, with over 3000 being registered with the kennel club in 2022. So the questions begs, why are they becoming increasingly popular, and would a vizsla be right for you? Appearance Part of the […]

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There are lots of amazing snakes that we can keep as pets. From Boa constrictors to Pythons – they all offer something completely different. Corn snakes are a popular first pet snake due to their fairly easy husbandry and docile nature. Let’s have a look at the correct environment for a corn snake to be […]

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Have you been thinking about bathing your dog but don’t know where to start and what shampoo to use? You’ll have seen shampoos for sale in pet shops, online and possibly in your veterinary practice, but which shampoo do you use? As there’s so many different brands out there – which one do you purchase? […]

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