Bull terriers have always been one of my favourite breeds of dog. Owning my first … more

Due to a change in my mobility, my dog Hollie is getting a lot more short walks close to home. She's not bred for long distances so she doesn't mind this, and our local streets are nice and relatively quiet.

Dietary-induced skin problems include food intolerances; primary and secondary nutrient deficiencies and nutrient toxicities. A … more

Overweight animals are, unfortunately, seen all too often in veterinary practice. However, this should not … more

Douglas came into my life one Saturday night in January 2011 while I was a … more

Canine behaviour expert David Ryan has urged veterinary professionals to do all they can to … more

This past fortnight or so we’ve seen a handful of cases in which dogs which … more

A very itchy, erythematous young boxer with very sore ears came in to my consult room. … more

Have you ever been presented with a cat you are certain has hyperthyroidism, but you can’t … more

We had a very sad case lately of a little kitten that developed the classic … more

We do a lot of work for the local branch of the RSPCA and come … more

Quiet, lethargic, not eating very much and just generally a bit slow? It’s worthwhile tapping … more

I worked New Year this year, and we had a busy one. Raisin ingestion was … more

I suspect we have all come across that tricky Pseudomonas otitis case that just seem … more

Last Saturday I had a “walk in” – a very cute spaniel that was limping … more