1.0 Osteoarthritis (OA) Osteoarthritis (OA) is a significant cause of pain, lameness and morbidity in dogs, cats and many other species...

You have been to the vets, and they have suggested that your pet’s skin, ear or gastrointestinal problems may be caused by a food...

November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month .  It is estimated that 1 in 4 dogs, and 1 in 5 cats, will be diagnosed with cancer in their...

Most cases of diarrhoea in dogs and cats will be short-lived and not require any medicines such as antibiotics to resolve. However, gut...

We all know how stressful it can be when our pets need to eat a diet formulated to their needs but decide they won't eat it. In this...

Let us investigate the myth behind cooling animals with heat stroke with tepid water. Although it is generally agreed that rapid,...

Nutritional assessment is considered one of the five vital assessments by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (do for every...

In 2018, French Bulldogs had overtaken the Labrador Retriever as the UK’s most popular dog breed for the first time since records began....

We asked our community of 18,000 at Veterinary Voices UK to gather their top tips for ensuring your dog lives a long, healthy life.

Many dog owners know the frustration of having a dog who is constantly itchy. Whether it’s being woken from a sound sleep by a shaking...

Brucellosis, caused by the bacterium Brucella canis , is a gram-negative bacterium. It is a infectious zoonotic disease (which means it...

Gum and dental disease, obesity, overgrown nails and flea infestation reported by the RVC as the top disorders in cats, with risks...

During lockdown, the number of dogs imported (and illegally smuggled) into the UK soared. Veterinary professionals are trying to warn...

Christmas is a fun festive time for the family, but it can certainly pose some health risks to our curious pets. Read more below on...

A new VetCompass study aimed to help owners quantify the real risk of anaesthesia in dogs, and the good news? It is very low risk. The...

A new handout from Canine Arthritis Management educates owners on the use of Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It highlights the...

Danny Chambers Please note this is a personal reflective account and does not represent and official RCVS stance, for any clarification...

Medical mistrust: what to do when the evidence isn’t enough - The Skeptic The Skeptic magazine (Homepage - The Skeptic) recently...

Pam Mosedale The implementation of a ‘just’ culture in responding to veterinary adverse events allows for a more reflective approach,...

A blizzard of misinformation about leptospirosis is putting animals and human health at risk Leptospirosis is a disease spread via a...