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22h ago
If you own a cat you probably already know that they can be very sensitive creatures with plenty of quirks. They might have a preferred sleeping space, food type or even a favourite human they choose to spend more time with. Cats can also get stressed very easily which can lead to health issues down […]
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2d ago
No word strikes fear into the heart of a horse owner more than ‘colic’, and most will have experience of it in some context. Unfortunately, colic remains one of the biggest causes of death in horses worldwide. And it is the number one reason horse owners call a vet outside of normal hours in the […]
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3d ago
You may not be aware that there has recently been something of a row about raw food. The UK’s only RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Clinical Nutrition (the top level of veterinary expert) has voiced strong concerns about the safety of raw dog food. Unsurprisingly, raw feeding enthusiasts have hit back calling Dr Davies “alarmist”, […]
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4d ago
Recently in the Vet Record there was a bold title! ‘Pot for pets: group launched to promote cannabis use‘: a new veterinary group interested in promoting the ‘appropriate and safe use of medicinal cannabis in pets’ has been launched in the USA. It is very exciting, so why isn’t every UK veterinary profession rushing to […]
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5d ago
Rabbits are amazing family pets and can live a long time. The oldest rabbit ever to live according to the Guinness book of records was over 18 years old! However a more normal life expectancy is around 6-7 years for larger breeds and 10-12 years for smaller breeds. As with any animal, aging and disease […]
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6d ago
You might have heard of amyloidosis – but the chances are it’s a bit of a mystery to you, as it’s not a widely known condition. So we asked our vet blogger Amelia to look into the condition… What is amyloid? The body is made up of different types of proteins, from keratin that’s found […]
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6d ago
“What is an SQP?” is a question I get asked very often, and I explain that I am an animal health advisor and that there are certain medications that I can prescribe and dispense for animals. But of course, there’s a lot more to it than that. Being a SQP (Suitably Qualified Person) is not […]
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1w ago
You may have heard of a liver shunt in the context of a young dog or cat. These are puppies or kittens that have been born with an abnormally structured liver. This means that blood coming from the gastrointestinal system is re- circulated around the body, bypassing the liver. This blood hasn’t been processed by […]
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1w ago
Owning and caring for a pony is great fun and immensely rewarding. However, it’s also a big responsibility, with lots of things to think about. One of the biggest questions many owners have is “How much land do I need to keep a pony?”. The answer is often surprising, and might be more than you […]
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1w ago
Toby was Emma’s first love. An enormous ginger tabby cat with the biggest purr to match his size. They’d been through a lot together since she first adopted him seven years ago. He lived indoors as Emma worried about him being near the roads, and besides she liked him being around. Toby just about tolerated […]
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