This week is hedgehog awareness week. It started for me with a phone call from a person who had

Many families are taking advantage of the lock down to start a long term relationship – with a new

Earlier this month we were made aware of a probable case of Alabama Rot in a dog visiting a

I have been asked this question a few times, and the current understanding at the time of writing is

This weekend we have a leap day to enjoy. Created by Julius Caesar in 45BC to balance out the

Cats cannot be vegans January is the time of year when our minds turn to healthier living and good

It can hard for rabbits to keep warm in winter if they are unable to move about and exercise.

Did you know that Starburst the sweetie is now available as a chewing gum? When I was a kid,

I have been teaching pet first aid for several years now.   One area I notice that attendees really

Permethrin is poison to cats  “I think I’ve killed her!” Mrs Poplar was hysterical on the phone. She stuttered

I have always said that the day I stop learning new things is the day I should retire! But

Rabbits need regular tail checks through the summer. Rabbits are not second-class citizens! OK, so maybe we are a

As it was St George’s Day last Tuesday 23rdApril, let’s celebrate the dragon. Bearded dragons are perhaps the easiest

What is a tick? Ticks are eight-legged spider- like parasites that live by sucking the blood from other creatures.

Christmas is a traditional time for friendship, family and feasting. But as we enjoy the festive season, spare a

“My kitten’s only four months’ old. She can’t get pregnant.” Wrong – at this time of year, the onset

Some cats just don’t want to be helped! Bob was one such patient. And when a cat chooses not to

My daughter has put louse treatment onto the cat! Is it safe? We received this call just last month.