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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
Hens hoping for happy homes
Hazelbury Bryan to become hub for rehoming ex-commercial hens and helping their recovery When Haidy Mansfield first heard about rehoming…
The ins and outs of microchips…
By Lynn Broom. Longmead Veterinary Practice. Microchips became available in 1989 in pets to provide a permanent form of identification. In…
Commonwoof Games
Lydlinch and Bagber’s Doggylympics (some said it should have been renamed the Commonwoof Games) made a welcome return in…
