Latest articles by Dr Joanna Woodnutt MRCVS
How long do cats live? Plus five tips to give them a long life
Advice If you’ve ever wondered “how long do cats live for?”, you might be surprised to hear the answer!
Eight tips for training a rescue dog: A vet's guide
Vet's guide Training a rescue dog is a little different to training a puppy, but these tips will help!
Rescue for senior dogs: Advice on adopting an older dog
Advice Our vet gives advice on rescue for senior dogs, for those of you who’ve decided to adopt an older pooch
Rescuing a dog from abroad – A vet’s guide
Advice Are you thinking of rescuing a dog from abroad? Before you do, read our vet’s guide!
10 Dog Adoption Tips: Advice from a vet
Advice Considering adopting a dog? These 10 tips on dog adoption are vet-certified!
Dogs and cats living together: Five dos and don’ts from a vet
Advice Our tricks will help you to get your cats and dogs living together in perfect harmony.
New puppy advice – Six common questions answered by a vet
Advice This puppy advice from our vet will get you up to speed on everything you need to know about caring for your new dog
Five tips to prevent and treat dog gum diseases
Advice Dog gum diseases are some of the most common diseases vets see. But can they be prevented?
Guinea pig noises and body language explained
Advice Guinea pig noises are absolutely adorable, but what do they all mean? We asked a vet…
Can a dog be vegan? We asked a vet…
Advice We asked a vet “Can a dog be vegan?”. Here’s what she said…
A vet’s guide to dog exercise: How to keep your canine physically and mentally fit
Advice Does your dog exercise enough? Find out how to keep your canine companion active without overdoing it
How to choose dog food: Find the perfect type for your dog
Advice Get a vet's advice on how to choose dog food from the many, many brands that are available in the shops and online
What to do when your guinea pig is sick: Five common illnesses explained
Advice Recognizing your guinea pig is sick: the five most common illnesses explained and what to do about them
Three common food allergies in pets
Advice Concerned your pet has an allergy? We discuss how to deal with common food allergies in pets
Nine reasons to use a cat puzzle feeder toy from our expert vet
Advice Have you discovered these benefits of using a cat puzzle feeder toy for your cats?
How to clip a dog’s nails: The ultimate vet's guide
Vet's guide Are you wondering how to clip a dog’s nails at home? Our vet has got it covered!
Neutering your pet: 11 tips from a vet that will make it easier for both of you
Vet's guide Are you neutering your pet? Read this article for our vet’s advice!
Nine tips for coping with allergic pets
Advice Vets treat allergic pets every day but can’t always find time to give you these home-care tips
Four common allergies in dogs and what you can do about them
Advice Want to know more about the common allergies in dogs? They might not be what you expect
