Gas gangrene is a potentially serious, necrotizing disease, caused by an infection of the subcutaneous tissue and muscle. It is caused by a group of bacteria called Clostridia. There are approximately 100 different species of Clostridia, but the most commonly implicated is Clostridium perfringens. Gas gangrene is sometimes referred to as myonecrosis or myositis, or […] The post Gas gangrene in horses – what is it, and what can you do? appeared first on Vet Help Direct ..read more

Millions of people around the world wear eyeglasses to help them see. Short-sightedness is the most common visual issue that requires glasses to correct. We know that dogs get many of the same eye diseases as humans, like cataracts, glaucoma and conjunctivitis. So can dogs become short-sighted too? How can you tell? Does being short-sighted […] The post Is It Possible for Dogs to be Short-Sighted? appeared first on Vet Help Direct ..read more

It’s all too easy to be swept up in the excitement of collecting a new puppy, and not want to be bogged down with the financial side. However, it’s important to arrange pet insurance before you pick up your puppy. Here’s why. Should I get pet insurance before I pick up my puppy? Welcoming a […] The post Make sure you get pet insurance to start THE MOMENT you pick up your puppy – here’s why appeared first on Vet Help Direct ..read more

Our pet cats sleep a lot. In fact, most adult cats sleep on average 15 hours a day. Senior cats and kittens may even sleep more than that. As devoted owners, we want to provide a safe and cosy spot for our feline companions to curl up. For some, this may be on our laps […] The post Where’s the best place to put a cat’s bed? appeared first on Vet Help Direct ..read more

Last year, The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) became the UK’s 11th Veterinary School.  Opening its doors to vet students from September 2023, the University is offering an original approach to its veterinary course – with a more hands-on approach from year one. This means local vets have already started hosting the first cohort of […] The post Vet practices host students from Britain’s newest vet school appeared first on Vet Help Direct ..read more

As the world becomes more connected, so does the desire of pet owners to bring their furry companions with them on their travels, not just by car or train, but by air. In recent years, we’ve seen a significant increase in the number of pets traveling by private jet. This trend is driven by the […] The post Preparing your pet for flight on a private jet appeared first on Vet Help Direct ..read more

If you’ve ever furnished a house or just fancied a move around, you’ve probably spent some time deciding where to put your bed. Most people, of course, place it in their bedroom, but when it comes to dog beds there are more options for where you might want to put their bed. The bedroom? Living […] The post Where’s The Best Place to Put a Dog’s Bed? appeared first on Vet Help Direct ..read more

Cataracts are often associated with elderly people, giving them a stereotypical hazy eyed appearance and contributing to disruptions in eye sight. But what are they? And can they affect our pets too? We know elderly dogs commonly develop cataracts, but what about our feline four legged friends? They might appear in the word, but do […] The post Do cats get cataracts? appeared first on Vet Help Direct ..read more

At the veterinary practice, there are many different types of roles that a nurse can take on. Common roles include a nurse receptionist, an anaesthetic nurse and a consulting nurse to name just a few. But, what does it mean to be an advanced veterinary nurse? Let’s take a look at what it means to […] The post What does “Advanced Veterinary Nurse” mean? appeared first on Vet Help Direct ..read more

You’re probably familiar with the concept that hormones are the body’s messengers. Released in one part of the body, they travel to another prompting some kind of response in a target organ. Hormones have many functions, including triggering hunger or thirst, influencing the storage or release of energy, and causing or halting growth. A disorder […] The post All about Acromegaly in cats appeared first on Vet Help Direct ..read more