Are sleeping pills dangerous for dogs? 
Dogs
Are sleeping pills dangerous for dogs? 
We all hate to see our canine companions suffer. So, it’s only natural that we want to alleviate their pain or distress when we see it. If you notice your dog is struggling to sleep or settle at night, you may be tempted…
February 11, 2026 • 7 shares
Fracture Management in Cats 
Cats
Fracture Management in Cats 
If you are reading this, there is a good chance your cat has recently suffered an injury, or you are worried that something just isn’t quite right with the way they are moving. Fractures (broken bones) in cats…
February 10, 2026 • 36 shares
What can be done about ringworm in pets?  
Common Conditions
What can be done about ringworm in pets?  
Being told that your pet has ringworm can be unsettling. The name sounds alarming, people often worry about catching it themselves, and advice online can quickly become confusing or extreme.  The reassuring truth is…
February 9, 2026 • 41 shares
Why do vets charge to write prescriptions and should there be a £16 limit? 
Law
Why do vets charge to write prescriptions and should there be a £16 limit? 
In their provisional report, the CMA last year set out a plan to cap the fee for veterinary prescriptions at £16. They claimed that this was “roughly equal to the average price charged by independent FOPs [firs…
February 6, 2026 • 172 shares
So… The Netherlands Have Banned the Sphynx Cat? What Does the Evidence Say? 
Animal Welfare
So… The Netherlands Have Banned the Sphynx Cat? What Does the Evidence Say? 
Major headlines broke when it was confirmed that from January 2026, the Dutch government will enforce a “ban on keeping hairless cats and cats with folded ears.”  This article will focus on Sphynx, as this…
February 4, 2026 • 151 shares
What is an ‘acute abdomen’ in dogs, and is it serious? 
Dogs
What is an ‘acute abdomen’ in dogs, and is it serious? 
Imagine this: you come home from work to find your usually lively Labrador lying still in the corner. He’s breathing fast, won’t get up, and when you touch his belly, he flinches and cries out. Alarme…
February 3, 2026 • 77 shares
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