Animal care

Is it ok for a dog to wear jumpers? It’s definitely the fashion for dogs to wear clothing these days! It very much depends upon

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or equine asthma, is the most common cause of the chronic cough and respiratory disease affecting 5-7% of horses in

This disease strikes terror into the heart of horse owners, possibly because of its emotive name. Although it’s true that horses can die from strangles,

Dogs for allergies… We’d love a dog but my son has allergies. We’ve heard about a hypoallergenic cockapoo but can you tell us if one

As with human medicine, veterinary medicine is advancing every day. With this comes the introduction of new and alternative therapies for treating many conditions. In

I spend a lot of time assessing lumps and bumps on pets. Owners are often worried when they find a lump and want to know

Atypical myopathy (also known as sycamore poisoning) is an acute muscle disease which is fatal in up to 75% of cases. It usually occurs in

Obesity among our pets is increasing… and it seems to be a never-ending battle Many owners seem reluctant to address the issue of overweight pets.

An animal’s skin is a complex and versatile organ – but it can suffer from a range of conditions that can affect your pet’s general

It’s that time of year when we’re all looking forward to a much-needed break. For many pets, that involves a kennel or cattery stay. Check

If you’re on the hunt for a new companion, your investigation work should begin before you even visit a potential playmate. You need to ensure

I’m often asked my advice on puppies as opposed to rescue dogs, and I recently had that very dilemma when I was looking for a

If you’re a smallholder, sudden death within your flock can be devastating, especially when it hits your healthiest and strongest animals. Last year I took

Vet Sarah Probert finds out there can be several reasons for itching in cats. Many cats come in with sore patches on their skin. Sometimes

Vet Sarah Probert gets up close and personal with a most rewarding pet – the inquisitive guinea pig. Guinea pigs, also called cavies, are fairly

Specialist equine vet Kate Maxwell shares some tips to keep our equine friends’ pegs in tip top condition. The lower limbs of a horse consist

Sarah Probert looks at the damage sticks can cause to our four-legged friends. On colder days or when time is short, it’s often tempting to

Whether or not you ‘do’ New Year’s resolutions, now is the perfect time to pledge commitment for a new dental hygiene regime for your canine

Vet Sarah Probert explains how having a new pup for Christmas will give her family plenty to think about. As I write this, having just

It’s a serious problem, but careful management of osteoarthritis should ensure your dog lives a full and happy life, as Frithjof Praetsch of Severn Edge

Riley’s story is a cautionary tale about how pet insurance helped save the day – and the wallet – for the owner of this lively

More and more of us are keeping chickens in the garden. Chris Woodroff looks into the pros and cons of poultry. Before getting the birds,