There’s been a huge recent study on the statistics surrounding cats involved in road traffic accidents in the UK, so I thought I’d tell you about my own experiences concerning this type of traumatic event.

As dog owners, you will have heard a lot about this emerging disease, Alabama rot, in recent years – or, cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV) to give it its scientific name. There appears to be no cure and no sure-fire way of keeping your dogs safe. Until now. There may be a light on the horizon.

The powerful Chesapeake Bay retriever is undoubtedly a handsome dog, but where did this double-coated breed originate, and why was it created?

A recently-published study carried out by the Royal Veterinary College, alongside the University of Sydney, has made several interesting discoveries regarding the health and longevity of Labrador retrievers. This study looked at 33,320 Labradors who had seen their vet during 2013.

Back in 2012, my Labrador, Cira, had her first litter. Unfortunately, she suffered trauma in the womb, causing six of her seven puppies to be stillborn. She became a mother to a single puppy, Cosmo, and we both had a lot of learning to do. A single puppy doesn’t have the support, nor the competition, of his littermates, meaning there are actions you must take to ensure you raise a well-rounded, healthy puppy.