Docking, dew claw removal, and ear cropping and declawing
By Lynn Broom
Longmead Veterinary Practice.
Removal of body parts for preventative or cosmetic reasons has long caused emotive responses between those in favour and those...
Just another day in the life of a vet…
By Lynn Broom
Longmead Veterinary Practice.
A day in small animal veterinary practice can be very varied. This can make each day exciting and unpredictable and...
Keep your pets safe from harm this Christmas
By Lynn Broom
Longmead Veterinary Practice.
It’s that time of year where we all get together and eat our own body weight in food. Our pets...
Brucellosis and imported dogs
By Lynn Broom
Longmead Veterinary Practice.
Brucella is a family of bacteria which infect the reproductive system of mammals. Different species infect different animals although many...
Complex matters of the animal brain
By Lynn Broom
Longmead Veterinary Practice.
THE brain is a fascinating and complex organ. We know its basic function involving nerves and electrical impulses, but how...
So, did we domesticate the cat – or did they domesticate us..?
By Lynn Broom.
Longmead Veterinary Practice
Cats have interacted with humans for thousands of years, potentially as far back as 12,000 years ago when humans first...
Should I castrate my dog?
by Lynn Broom.
Longmead Veterinary Practice
Pet dogs kept in family houses are often castrated to enable them to be more acceptable companions and to reduce...
What does being a veterinary nurse involve?
by Lynn Broom.
Longmead Veterinary Practice
Veterinary nurses are essential members of the veterinary team and they bring their own unique skills to enhance the running...
The positive effect of pet ownership on human health
by Lynn Broom
Longmead Veterinary Practice.
Anyone who has owned a pet will know the benefits they bring to our lives. They are uncomplaining companions, provide...
How to feed for a healthy weight
by Lynn Broom,
Longmead Veterinary Practice
Maintaining a healthy weight optimises an animal’s ability to remain healthy. We have control over our animal’s food intake and...
