Marc the vet

Valentine’s Day: Depressed? Well you’ll never be as gutted as the male hyena today…

[ February 14, 2011; ] Surely there’s no single day in our calendar that is capable of conjuring up such opposite ends of our delicate human emotional spectrum than today.

However the reality can be extremely harsh and at some point in our lives we’ve definitely all been there.

Traipsing through darkened empty streets dragging our desperate single heels past seemingly never-ending [...]

Valentines Day: Oysters – are they really an aphrodisiac?

[ February 14, 2011; ] APHRODISIAC (OYSTERS)
(by Shel Silverstein / Pat Dailey)

‘Now, listen to me, folks…
Hear what I say.
You got to eat oysters everyday
They’ll put your love life back on track
They’re nature’s own aphrodisiac.’

How much love is in the air today? I’m guessing most of the UK’s oyster bars are rubbing their hands in anticipation of today’s annual ‘lovers rush’ [...]

Wetnose Awards 2011

[ March 4, 2011; 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm. ] I’m looking forward to attending the 2nd Wetnose Animal Awards Ceremony (details below) in London on Friday 4th March, along with many fantastic animal charities including Born Free, Boon Lott, Animal Care Egypt and devoted UK centres too.

Animal-loving stars already confirmed include Brian May, Martin Clunes, Nick Knowles, Lorraine Chase and more; and a few [...]

School Visit: Cardinal Newman School, Hersham, Surrey.

[ February 9, 2011; ] Thanks to all the teachers and pupils at Cardinal Newman School for making me feel so welcome at my recent visit to your school.

It was a real pleasure to come and chat to the children about pets, wildlife and how best to look after them. You were all great fun and asked some fab questions.

R.I.P Gary Moore

I just wanted to show my appreciation for legendary blues guitarist Gary Moore who tragically passed away earlier this week at the age of 58.
I met Gary last year as I was collecting signatures from iconic British rock stars on the PUP AID Guitar which managed to raise some much needed awareness about puppy farming and also [...]

PUP AID 2011 – Puppy Farming Awareness Day – Brighton 18th Sept

[ September 18, 2011; ] I have great pleasure in announcing that PUP AID 2011 will take place once again at the beautiful setting of Stanmer House (pictured) near Brighton, Sussex on Sunday 18th September 2011.

This very special day will once again give you, the dog-loving public, the golden opportunity to help raise awareness about the UK’s cruel puppy farming [...]