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VET SPEAK: Unrealistic high expectations are causing mental health crisis among vets

13 May 2023
VET SPEAK: Unrealistic high expectations are causing mental health crisis among vets

VET SPEAK: Unrealistic high expectations are causing mental health crisis among vets

13 May 2023

Clients can help ease mental health concerns, says experienced vet Alison Laurie-Chalmers.


Vet Speak: How to scale back if your cat suffers problem of obesity

18 March 2023
Vet Speak: How to scale back if your cat suffers problem of obesity

Vet Speak: How to scale back if your cat suffers problem of obesity

18 March 2023

Pet obesity is on the rise generally, particularly so during the past few years since Covid.


Vet Speak: Getting to the point when it comes to pet acupuncture

10 March 2023
Vet Speak: Getting to the point when it comes to pet acupuncture

Vet Speak: Getting to the point when it comes to pet acupuncture

10 March 2023

In recent years, acupuncture has become increasingly popular as a complementary therapy for both humans and animals.


Vet Speak: Look after your pets by getting them microchipped

02 March 2023
Vet Speak: Look after your pets by getting them microchipped

Vet Speak: Look after your pets by getting them microchipped

02 March 2023

Having a pet go missing is a situation that no owner wants to be faced with.


VET SPEAK: Indoor cats need to be stimulated to keep them happy

23 February 2023
VET SPEAK: Indoor cats need to be stimulated to keep them happy

VET SPEAK: Indoor cats need to be stimulated to keep them happy

23 February 2023

There has been a noted increase in the pet cat population since “lockdown”. Many of these cats are kept as indoor pets.


Vet Speak: Follow these tips to keep guinea pigs happy and healthy

16 February 2023
Vet Speak: Follow these tips to keep guinea pigs happy and healthy

Vet Speak: Follow these tips to keep guinea pigs happy and healthy

16 February 2023

Vet Alison Laurie-Chalmers takes you through key advice to keep your furry loved one healthy.


Vet Speak: Cat bites can lead to serious health issues for your pet

09 February 2023
Vet Speak: Cat bites can lead to serious health issues for your pet

Vet Speak: Cat bites can lead to serious health issues for your pet

09 February 2023

Cat bites can expose you pet to a range of health issues and it's vital to keep boosters up to date, warns columnist Alison Laurie-Chalmers.


VET SPEAK: Insurance means peace of mind in caring for your pet

02 February 2023
VET SPEAK: Insurance means peace of mind in caring for your pet

VET SPEAK: Insurance means peace of mind in caring for your pet

02 February 2023

Worrying about possible vet bills? Take the stress away with this guide to some of the pet insurance options available.


VET SPEAK: 'If your dog has eye trouble, don't ignore it'

26 January 2023
VET SPEAK: 'If your dog has eye trouble, don't ignore it'

VET SPEAK: 'If your dog has eye trouble, don't ignore it'

26 January 2023

Vet Alison Laurie-Chalmers highlights the dangers to your pet posed by corneal ulcers.


Vet Speak: What to do if your dog has signs of ear haematomas

19 January 2023
Vet Speak: What to do if your dog has signs of ear haematomas

Vet Speak: What to do if your dog has signs of ear haematomas

19 January 2023

Vet Alison Laurie-Chalmers offers more advice to help keep your beloved pet in tip-top health.


Vet Speak: Some new year resolution health tips for your pets

12 January 2023
Vet Speak: Some new year resolution health tips for your pets

Vet Speak: Some new year resolution health tips for your pets

12 January 2023

A LOT of people think about making healthy resolutions each new year. Here are some ideas that you could think about in 2023 for your beloved pets.


Antifreeze is an often fatal poison for cats and dogs

05 January 2023
Antifreeze is an often fatal poison for cats and dogs

Antifreeze is an often fatal poison for cats and dogs

05 January 2023

Cats and young puppies are at a particularly high risk.


Joining forces can help both pet and owner stay fit

29 December 2022
Joining forces can help both pet and owner stay fit

Joining forces can help both pet and owner stay fit

29 December 2022

By spending some quality time with our pets out on a walk the exercise looks after their physical and mental health, and it is good for us owners too.


Tips on keeping your pets safe over the festive period

22 December 2022
Tips on keeping your pets safe over the festive period

Tips on keeping your pets safe over the festive period

22 December 2022

Vetspeak offers some seasonal advice to hopefully ensure a happy Christmas, and a peaceful new year both for you and for your lovely pets.


Don’t rush into any reckless decisions this Christmastime

15 December 2022
Don’t rush into any reckless decisions this Christmastime

Don’t rush into any reckless decisions this Christmastime

15 December 2022

Pet Rescue homes and shelters receive thousands of abandoned animals. These are often a result of an ill-considered decision around this time of year.


It pays to keep a really close eye on your dog's sight

08 December 2022
It pays to keep a really close eye on your dog's sight

It pays to keep a really close eye on your dog's sight

08 December 2022

On her examination it was noted that Lucy had a large eyelid mass lesion. This was rubbing on her eye and was causing her some discomfort.


Pearl’s story and types of Cushing’s disease in dogs

24 November 2022
Pearl’s story and types of Cushing’s disease in dogs

Pearl’s story and types of Cushing’s disease in dogs

24 November 2022

Pearl, a beautifully groomed eight-year-old poodle, was brought into the clinic as she had a tremendous thirst, and had had a couple “accidents”.


Alison Laurie-Chalmers: Hip surgery should not impact a cat's quality of life

17 November 2022
Alison Laurie-Chalmers: Hip surgery should not impact a cat's quality of life

Alison Laurie-Chalmers: Hip surgery should not impact a cat's quality of life

17 November 2022

The FHO surgery works well in cats who are at a healthy, fit weight.


ALISON-LAURIE CHALMERS: Importance of oral hygiene in dogs to keep away dental disease

10 November 2022
ALISON-LAURIE CHALMERS: Importance of oral hygiene in dogs to keep away dental disease

ALISON-LAURIE CHALMERS: Importance of oral hygiene in dogs to keep away dental disease

10 November 2022

Dental disease is one of the most common medical conditions we vets come across in practice.


ALISON LAURIE-CHALMERS: Helping your pets with noise phobias

03 November 2022
ALISON LAURIE-CHALMERS: Helping your pets with noise phobias

ALISON LAURIE-CHALMERS: Helping your pets with noise phobias

03 November 2022

It is estimated that more than 20 per cent of the UK’s pet dog population suffer from an intense fear of loud noises.


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