A visit to the vet can be a daunting experience, particularly if you are expecting bad news. Many people walk away from their vet appointments none the wiser and still fraught with worry about their pets, but it really doesn’t...
Recently released figures from 2015 reveal that animal charities are dealing with a crisis in stray cat numbers. The Cat Population Control Group, which is made up of the UK’s leading cat charities, including RSPCA, Blue Cross and Cats Protection...
Keeping your pet happy and healthy should be an owner’s top priority. If you’re planning to breed your pet, making sure it is in good health is even more important. Just like humans, dogs have a vaccination schedule that you...
Of all the diseases and health problems that could affect your dog, there are few as scary-sounding as mitral valve disease. Although fairly uncommon in dogs, if left untreated, mitral valve disease can result in congestive heart failure, which is a fatal...
Vision problems can affect dogs of all ages, and they aren’t restricted to any particular breed. Young dogs can have trouble with their vision as a result of infections or hereditary conditions, while more senior dogs may have eye problems...
Cat breeders have one of the most exciting roles in the pet care industry. Helping to bring a new litter of kittens into the world is an incredibly moving time, and the prospect of being surrounded by tiny kittens is...
With the introduction of the new laws around compulsory microchipping for dogs, even some of the most exacting and well respected breeders have been left wondering about what now comes under their realms of responsibility, and what is the responsibility...
For dog breeders, DNA profiling and parentage analysis is a vital part of the business. There are two different kinds of tests; one will look for genetic markers that indicate disease, and the other is a way of providing an...
When health problems occur with your dog, as an owner, you can immediately begin panic and worry if you’re unaware of what the issue actually is. Today we are going to look at the problem of Entropion, which is one...
