The Veterinary Nurse

Mental illness, it doesn't discriminate

Simple devices allow indoor cats to ‘hunt’ for their food

Dogs die in hot cars: not long is too long

A personal journey leads to making history

Other benefits of microchips include feeders, designed for multi-pet homes, which are compatible with all microchips, and ensure that prescription food, and medication within the food, is consumed by the right pet. Similarly microchip pet flaps ensure only pets with the correct microchip can enter the home, reducing the stress caused by unwanted guests.

Microchipping involves inserting a tiny implant under the cat's skin (usually the scruff of the neck). This electronically encodes a unique number that is linked to a central database containing the...

Supporting the National Equine Health Survey will help to protect the health of horses and ponies.

Our survey needs YOU to help give horses a better future

Last year survey records were returned for almost 16 751 horses, ponies, donkeys and mules, with 5635 people taking part, showing an increase of 14% on the previous year. We are determined to achieve...