PETS COLUMN: Physical causes of dog behaviour issues, part one
by LYNN BROOM
Longmead Veterinary Practice
BEHAVIOURAL problems can have many causes and it is important to be aware of the physical causes of behavioural issues...
PETS COLUMN: When behaviour is due to a physical cause, part two
by Lynn Broom, Longmead Veterinary Practice
THIS is the second of two articles on how physical factors can affect behaviour.
Conditions can be present from birth...
Science Week youngsters walk in the shoes of farmers
Students from more than 10% of primary schools across England and Wales stepped into farmers’ shoes to take part in NFU Education’s live lessons...
When vomiting and diarrhoea need a vet’s help
by Lynn Broom
Longmead Veterinary Practice
DOGS especially are prone to getting diarrhoea and, though less frequently, vomiting. Cats are generally less prone because they are...
Crufts champ!
Bourton pupil Hollie fought off fierce competition at this year’s Crufts
YOUNG dog lover Hollie Batchelor came back from Crufts at the NEC in Birmingham...
Why should I neuter my cat?
by Lynn Broom
Longmead Veterinary Practice
It is important to consider all the associated factors when considering whether to neuter your cat.
Neutering means to remove the...
Dog-friendly venue Coffee & Canines opening in Gillingham
DOGGIES and drinks are at the centre of a new venue in Gillingham.
Coffee & Canines, in Newbury Court, opens to all on April 1,...
When is a lump on my dog a worry?
by Lynn Broom
Longmead Veterinary Practice.
It can be difficult to know when to get a lump checked out. A general guideline can be helpful to...
Website maps Alabama Rot
AN online map details all known cases of Alabama Rot – a potentially fatal dog disease.
The map, from the Vets4Pets website, details all reported...
Worms can cause significant harm
By Lynn Broom
Longmead Veterinary Practice.
INTERNAL worms are parasites that can live in various places within the body. Typically, they live alongside the host animal...
