What to feed your pet for optimal health
Inflammatory bowel disease in dogs is not a single condition but rather a group of chronic gastrointestinal disorders characterised by persistent or…
If you own an intact female dog, the heat cycle — formally known as the oestrus cycle — is something you will encounter regularly throughout her life.…
Halitosis in dogs is so commonly dismissed as a natural consequence of being a dog — or attributed immediately to dental disease — that genuinely…
Diarrhoea is one of the most common reasons dog owners contact their vet, and for good reason — loose, watery, or unusually frequent stools can signal…
If you live with an unspayed female cat, you will almost certainly encounter her first heat cycle — and the experience can be alarming if you are not…
Dogs that love to swim, splash, or even simply bathe regularly are at significantly higher risk of developing ear infections than those with limited…
The terms food allergy and food intolerance are often used interchangeably, but they describe different biological processes. A true food allergy…
A dog's coat is one of the most reliable outward indicators of their overall health. A glossy, full coat that lies smoothly and does not shed…
Flaky skin and hair loss in dogs can look alarmingly similar regardless of their cause, which is why owners frequently confuse dandruff with mange.…
Dandruff in cats — medically referred to as seborrhoea — is the accumulation and shedding of dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. You will…
Persian cats have been a favourite breed for well over a century, prized for their luxurious coats, calm personalities and striking flat-faced…
French Bulldogs have become one of the most popular dog breeds across the UK and Europe, celebrated for their compact size, affectionate nature, and…
Separation anxiety is one of the most commonly misunderstood behavioural conditions in dogs. It is not wilful disobedience, spite, or poor training. It…
Dogs are active, curious animals and minor injuries are an inevitable part of their lives. A scraped paw from rough terrain, a small cut from brambles…
Cats are famously selective eaters, and most owners have experienced the frustration of a cat sniffing at a bowl and walking away. Some degree of…
Canine osteoarthritis affects an estimated 80 percent of dogs over the age of eight. It is not a minor inconvenience — it is a progressive, painful…
Bengal cats are unlike almost any other domestic breed in terms of energy, intelligence and physical capability. Descended from crosses between…
Grain-free pet food became one of the fastest-growing segments in the pet industry during the 2010s. It was sold on a compelling narrative: grains are…
Pet food labelling in the UK and EU is governed by regulation, but the rules leave significant room for ambiguity. Manufacturers are required to list…
Few topics in pet ownership generate as much passion — and as much misinformation — as the question of what form of food to feed. Raw feeders describe…
Walk into any pet shop and you will be confronted with dozens of bags, each claiming to be the best thing you can feed your dog. Grain-free,…
Joint disease in dogs is extraordinarily common. Osteoarthritis is estimated to affect around 20 per cent of adult dogs, and the figure rises steeply…
Salmonella is one of the most frequently cited reasons for pet food recalls, and it presents an unusual complication compared to most food safety…
Date labels on pet food packaging are one of the most misunderstood aspects of animal nutrition, yet they carry real implications for both the safety…
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