Julia’s Weekly Midsussex Times Column – The Finch
Smaller pets can sometimes give us vets just as much trouble as bigger ones! Fred is gorgeous and possibly the smallest pet patient I am currently looking after: a finch. The finch weighs less than 40 grams, but you know character has entered the room each time he visits. It seemed like an easy task. […]
Julia’s Weekly column for the Middy – The hurt cat
Miracles do happen, even when it seems like the worst case scenario is inevitable You know that terrible moment when you recognise that things are really bad? I looked into hurt cat’s eye and had that feeling. He had been rushed into the Clinic by his loving owners as soon as they recognised he had […]
Julia’s Weekly Column for the Middy – Cats hide pain
Cats hide pain and they are good at it too, so make sure you get them checked over regularly for any problems or injuries! Tigger was not pleased to see me. Known as a feisty character at the Clinic, he was already giving me the eye when I opened up his travel box. “He has […]
Julia’s Midsussex Times Weekly Column – Planning a holiday with your pet
Planning ahead can help your holiday with your pet run smoothly, in more ways than one! Last week in this column I was encouraging you not to get caught out when planning your holiday with your pet in the UK. But we can now travel around the world with our pets too, if we wish. […]
Julia’s Weekly Column for the Middy – Being a Vet
Being a vet has its perks, and they’re not always what you might expect! Learn more in this weekly column At a conference last month I was amazed to bump into a Vet I used to practice with nearly 30 years ago, at a time when he was newly qualified and I was a student […]
Julia’s Weekly Midsussex Times Column – Pet heaven
The experience of losing a pet rarely gets any easier, even for professionals but I believe in pet heaven Every now and again a pet touches my heart more than most. As a professional I try not to get too attached, because I need to be objective when offering advice to pet owners who rely […]
Julia’s Weekly Column for the Middy
When it comes to being a dog owner, you have to be prepared to take the rough with the smooth! There is nothing worse than stepping into a pile of dog poo. Not only does it smell awful, but you have to stop whatever you were doing, not walk anywhere for fear of smearing it […]
Julia’s Weekly Column for the Middy – Family Day for The Donkeys
Join us at the Family Day for The Donkeys to help support these beautiful animals! My whole family have always been a bit crazy about horses, ponies and all things equine. My parents loved going to the races, and were members of the Royal Windsor Horse Show, which is where I met my first boss […]
Julia’s Weekly Midsussex Times Column – A Weekend with the Travelers
A Weekend with the Travelers The first summer after I qualified was a magical time for me. Every day brought new challenges and I was beginning to feel that I could rise to each one. I had spent the last ten summers cramming for exams, so having the opportunity to be out in the lovely […]
Julia’s Weekly Midsussex Times Column – Why Dogs and Chocolate Don’t Mix
Dogs and chocolate don’t mix. Easter is a brilliant time of year. At last we can get outside, and there is all that chocolate to look forward to! But for me this Easter is going to be harder. I recently discovered I am lactose intolerant, which means I am ill if I eat any milk-based […]
Julia’s Weekly Midsussex Times Column – Making holiday arrangements for your pets
Holiday season is almost upon us, but have you made arrangements for your pets too? When it comes to booking holidays, I hope you are not like me – a ‘last minute Minnie’? when it comes to making arrangements for your pets. I find it incredibly hard to make a decision, so often leave it […]
Julia’s Midsussex Times Weekly Column – High blood pressure in cats
High blood pressure in cats can cause blindness, unless they are treated immediately “Quick! We need to see the Vet straight away! Socks has gone blind!” Not a phrase you want to hear, but Socks’ owner was told to bring him straight to me. In that same month I had had two cats seek my […]
Julia’s Weekly Midsussex Times Column
My early experience with pig farms ensured that I never wanted to become a pig vet! “Just take off all your clothes and hop into the shower,” wasn’t a phrase I was expecting first thing on arriving at work! It was a lovely summer morning one Monday, and I had joined a team of pig […]
