Features

Jul- 2018 -

10 July

The impact of ‘star pets’ on animal welfare

Casey Cooper-Fiske looks at whether pets with famous owners and iconic pets of film and TV such as the Dulux dog make good ambassadors for their fellow pets or whether you should never work with animals – as the saying goes As wedding bells chimed at Windsor Castle, over two…

10 July

Is the pet food market experiencing a powershift?

As the top three pet food manufacturers lose market share, we ask are independent manufacturers the future of the industry? Casey Cooper-Fiske investigates Hill’s, Purina and Royal Canin are the big three household names for any pet owner. Founded in Missouri in 1894, Purina is the oldest of the three,…

Jun- 2018 -

18 June

The history of British families and their pets

It seems odd to think of pets as something other than a part of the family. Especially within the British culture, our smaller, furrier and feathery companions are considered sentient beings which humans do not only have the responsibility of looking after, but which in some cases are held in…

18 June

Canine Care Card: Looking after furry loved ones after you’re gone

Man’s best friend, a partner for life, Rover, whatever you call your dog, losing him can be devastating – but what happens when the owner outlives the dog? For many years, dogs left behind by the deceased would end up as strays, escaping the now vacant house in which they…

5 June

Train your team to deliver your brand in the best possible way

Have you had trouble in the past? Not able to find someone with the same passion and expertise you hold for your brand? Maybe you know it’s the next step to grow your business, but what’s the best way to go about it? I’m Nicola, founder of Ravensford Consultancy –…

May- 2018 -

14 May

The importance of keeping veterinary practices up to date

Has the time come to update and overhaul your veterinary practice? Like many veterinary practice owners, you may have dreamed of updating your practice for years but are only just getting around to actually doing so. Now that the time has come, you may be feeling a little concerned in…

Apr- 2018 -

25 April

Company of Animals celebrates almost 40 years of helping animals

Founded in 1979 by Dr Roger Mugford, The Company of Animals began life with the creation of the original HALTI Headcollar. Dr Mugford has evolved the range into a comprehensive range of non-pull solutions for all types and sizes of dog. This includes the HALTI Optifit Headcollar which adjusts to…

5 April

Vet technology: Going digital

From banking and journey planners, to grocery shopping and instant taxi services, there’s an app for that. In the age of smartphones and instant gratification, we rely on apps to help us perform even the most mundane tasks. So, it’s no surprise that apps are popping up all over the…

5 April

Day in the life of an exotic vet

I started working with exotic animals 15 years ago, and since then no two days have been the same. Work is mainly split between our exotics clinic at the Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital in Camden and teaching our vet and vet nurse students. On Thursdays, I also make a trip up to the…

Mar- 2018 -

21 March

Looking after small animals in hot weather

As much as Britain is known for its cool and wet weather, it is also common to experience sudden increases in temperature and yearly heatwaves. While we are currently getting over a prolonged cold snap, it won’t be long before the weather suddenly gets warmer so it’s imperative to prepare…