Whether you are a seasoned dog owner or a newbie, having a puppy is hard work! Coronavirus spread and lockdown ensued It seemed to be a perfect opportunity to take the leap to puppy-parenthood and commit to welcoming a new four-legged family member into our homes. I’ve got a few friends who took that step...
The effects of Covid-19 on small business has been paralyzing. In March as the virus spread and lockdown was on the horizon it became clear that my little pet sitting and pet care business would not be immune and sadly was also going to be placed on hold. There was a tidal wave of cancellations...
I love cat sitting. Visiting cats in their own home is a breath of fresh air after years of working in veterinary practice looking after poorly cats or caring for them when they come in for surgery. Each cat is unique and individual and I love spending quality time with them, but as a cat...
Help Your Arthritic Dogs to Stay Comfortable in the Colder Weather If your dog has arthritis, their discomfort may increase over the colder months. This makes Winter is a good time to be extra aware of the symptoms of arthritis in your pets. To find out more about Arthritis, including the symptoms and our 10 Top Tips to...
Receiving a diagnosis of Diabetes for your pet can often be just the start of a long and sometimes drawn-out, stressful process of working in partnership with your veterinarian to find stability with the condition. Diabetes is incurable, even in cats that can often go into remission with an early diagnosis and good management, Diabetes...
On Sunday I was lucky enough to meet up with my fellow RVN’s Carla Finzel and Zoe Blake to have some food, share some wine and talk about our favourite topic; Veterinary Nursing! As is always the case, we chew the fat about the profession and industry on a whole and get to chat about...
Today I stumbled upon an interesting post on social media and it has moved me to write this blog post which I’ve been planning to write for a while now! It said, thinking of your dog as behaving badly disposes you to think of punishment. Thinking of your dog as struggling to handle something difficult,...
Just imagine…. A District Vet Nurse that visits pets and their people at home supporting them with treatment, rehabilitation and care just as our NHS counterparts do…. Human District Nurses are specially trained compassionate professionals who spend their day assisting others with routine and complex treatments in the comfort and safety of the home or...
This 4 week workshop has been created to help you and your dog know what to expect from a visit to the vet and make it an all-round more pleasant experience for your dog, you the owner and the veterinary staff. It also aims to help those with established anxiety surrounding the vet practice, at...
If you are planning a trip to Europe this summer, will you also be travelling with your dog? The PETS Travel Scheme was introduced in February 2000 and is governed by DEFRA. If you fail to follow the rules then you may be fined or your dog may be quarantined, so it’s really important that...
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