And, pet owners being pet owners, we will probably focus on the worst-sounding ailment and convince ourselves that is what our pet has. This condition is called "cyberchondria" by a couple of Microsoft researchers who have studied health-related search behaviour in the field of human medicine. In ...
For many exotic pets, it is not a simple thing to provide all of the five freedoms. Many species need specialised environments, diet and care to live a life free of these concerns. Due to advancements in research and the sharing of knowledge through the internet, we do now know a lot more about the ...
RWAF
One of our charitable aims is to work with the Veterinary Industry to improve knowledge and keep vets up to date with the latest techniques and protocols. We have organised a Vet conference every year for over 10 years now which not only brings all hot topics to vets and VN's in lecture format but ...
Adrian Caunter BVSc, BSc, PgC SAS, MRCVS commented: "Skin and ear conditions, in particular, can sometimes take many months to resolve. Occasionally, they may never be fully eradicated and the most effective outcome can rest with managing the symptoms. The best results are usually ...
1. First, we only publish reviews that are helpful to other pet owners - Reviews that simply say 'rubbish', 'great', 'money grabbers' aren't terribly useful. Whether your experience is good or bad, it is important to explain WHY you feel the way you do and if at all possible, the specific ...
According to the Association of British Insurers, in 2012 a total of £452 million was paid out by insurers to cover vet bills across the country with the average cost of treatment now standing at £300. One of the biggest criticisms levelled at vets is the apparently high cost of veterinary ...
Yes, it sounds a little crazy to most but we are all born with the ability and most of us use it in everyday life without even realising it, we suddenly get up and walk over to the phone as it rings, we think about someone and bump into them the same day or your pets in another room and you suddenly ...
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