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Few veterinary emergencies are as sudden, dramatic, or distressing for owners to witness as feline aortic thromboembolism. A cat that was seemingly…
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Few veterinary emergencies are as sudden, dramatic, or distressing for owners to witness as feline aortic thromboembolism. A cat that was seemingly…

Appetite is one of the most immediate and readable indicators of feline health. Most cats are creatures of enthusiastic routine around mealtimes —…

A pet first aid kit is not a replacement for veterinary care. This is worth stating clearly at the outset, because any first aid situation involving an…

Weight is one of the most objective pieces of information you can gather about your cat's health at home. Unlike behaviour or coat quality, which…

Canicross — cross-country running with your dog — has grown from a niche activity for sled dog enthusiasts into one of the UK's fastest-growing dog…

Agility training is one of the most demanding and rewarding sports a dog can participate in. Involving weave poles, tunnels, A-frames, seesaws, and…

Many pet owners leave their annual vet appointment feeling vaguely uncertain about whether anything actually happened. The vet looked in some ears,…

Most people know that humans synthesise vitamin D through sun exposure — we absorb UVB rays through our skin and convert them into an active form the…

Tick-borne disease in the UK was once considered a relatively minor concern compared to mainland Europe. That situation has shifted considerably over…

Road traffic accidents are one of the most common causes of serious injury and death in outdoor cats. Research published in the Veterinary Record found…

Running with a dog is, at first glance, an obvious pairing. Dogs need exercise, runners need company, and the shared effort seems mutually beneficial.…

There is a widespread belief that dogs are natural swimmers. While many take to water instinctively, the reality is far more nuanced. Some breeds are…

Syringomyelia is a condition that carries disproportionate significance in the world of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. While it is found in other…

Angiostrongylus vasorum is a parasitic roundworm that, despite being commonly called "lungworm," does not actually live in the lungs themselves. Adult…

In June 2024, microchipping became a legal requirement for all cats in England over the age of twenty weeks. This brought cats in line with dogs, which…

Few minerals in feline nutrition have generated more debate than magnesium. From the 1970s onwards, as rates of feline lower urinary tract disease…

Surrendering a cat to a rescue organisation is often one of the most emotionally difficult decisions a cat owner faces. Whether driven by serious…

Losing a cat is a distressing experience, and the uncertainty about what to do first can make an already difficult situation feel overwhelming. What…

Cats are territorial animals with a profound attachment to the spaces they know. A long-distance move, whether across the country or internationally,…

Intervertebral disc disease, commonly known as IVDD, is one of the most frequently diagnosed neurological conditions in dogs. The intervertebral discs…

For the millions of dog owners living in flats or homes without gardens, a dog park offers something genuinely valuable: a space where their dog can…

There is no universally agreed magic number when it comes to how many cats a household can comfortably support. What matters far more than the count…

Worming your dog once and considering the matter resolved is one of the most common misconceptions in pet ownership. Dogs are exposed to intestinal…

Hiking offers dogs something that most daily walks cannot: genuine physical and mental stimulation across varied terrain. The combination of new…
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