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Drowning and Near-Drowning in Pets

Cat care, Dog Care, Pet Safety

With summer and swimming pools on most people's holiday itineraries, drowning in pets is a sad but real tragedy. Dr...

Leptospirosis

Diseases, Dog Care, Infections

What is Leptospirosis Leptospirosis is an infectious disease that causes serious illness in dogs, other animals, and...

Parvovirus in Dogs

Diseases, Dog Care, Infections, Pathology, Puppies

Canine parvovirus, commonly referred to as parvo, is extremely contagious and primarily impacts dogs who have not been properly vaccinated or are only partially vaccinated.

Symptoms include listlessness, vomiting, diarrhoea, and a loss of appetite.

Know Your Dog’s Nose

Allergies, Boarding, Dog Care, Nose Care

Dr Elle Burton-Bradley talks us through what to look out for in your pet's nose and when to seek help from your...

Ringworm. What is it Really?

Cat care, Diseases, Dog Care, Infections

Ringworm is not a worm but a skin infection caused by a group of fungi called dermatophytes. The scientific name for ringworm is dermatophytosis, or dermatomycosis.

Pathology for Pets Explained

Cat care, Diseases, Dog Care, Lumps, Pathology, Senior Vet Nurses & Vet Nurses

In this blog, Dr Elle Burton-Bradley demystifies clinical pathology, breaking it down into blood, urine and faecal testing and explains the use of cytology and laboratory procedures.