Marc the vet

Starting from the Bottom: Anal Glands

Picture the scene. You’ve just washed your dog from top to tail using the finest shampoos and conditioners money can buy, but even after drying him off the same horrible fishy odour you noticed pre-groom is still lingering in your poor nostrils.
Sound familiar?
“So where’s it coming from then?” you ask, even though by now, most of you [...]

Bangkok, Thailand – Animal rescue groups race against clock to save animals

With hundreds of thousands of people displaced by the floodwaters affecting Bangkok, volunteers are working literally around the clock in aid of Bangkok’s other residents – dogs and cats.
People evacuating to temporary emergency shelters are not allowed to take their pets with them. Pet owners are forced to leave their animals behind in their houses, many [...]

Remembering the Dogs of War

On this poignant and moving of all weekends we remember with pride our fallen servicemen who made the ultimate sacrifice for our future freedom.
We should also commemorate the lives of the animals, who include dogs, horses, mules, carrier pigeons, elephants, even glow-worms, who also contributed to our victory.
Military dogs still to this day play a [...]

Fireworks Night: Keeping your pets and wildlife safe

[ November 4, 2011; November 5, 2011; November 6, 2011; ] Remember the good ol’ days when Fireworks Night lasted for just two or three nights, i.e. the closest Friday, Saturday and possibly Sunday night to November 5th? These days however, we and even more so our pets are aware, it can last anything from mid-October until way past New Year’s Eve.

Fireworks of all shapes and sizes, [...]

The Hova-WHAT?!! Growth of obscure foreign dog breeds outstrips old favourites

Following reports about the decline of our Vulnerable Native Breeds the Kennel Club can reveal that some lesser known dog breeds of foreign origin, such as the Hovawart, Beauceron and Mexican Hairless, are having more luck in the popularity stakes.
These are amongst the fastest growing in the UK, whilst old favourites such as the Labrador [...]

Dog Control Bill passes through the House of Lords

The House of Lords has given its full backing to a long awaited overhaul of the Dangerous Dogs Act as the Dog Control Bill successfully passed through all stages in the Lords.
Lord Redesdale’s Bill, which proposes to replace failed dangerous dog legislation with effective preventative regulation, including Dog Control Notices, and extending legislation to cover [...]

Famous faces come out in force to raise awareness of puppy farming

Last month saw the welcome return of Pup Aid, Brighton’s mini-festival and doggy social event of the year that attracts both dogs and anyone who loves or owns one.
Organised by myself, Stuart and Milton as well as our fine team of volunteers, Pup Aid 2011, set in the beautiful gardens of Stanmer Park was once [...]

Special Treat for Dog Owners with iPhones

So I’ve brought out an App for dog lovers, packed full of features to help safeguard your four-legged family friends called Canine Care.
Only just released, the App has already been featured by Apple in ‘New & Noteworthy’ of the iTunes AppStore, and has also been prominent in the best selling list of Lifestyle Apps too.
Screenshot [...]

Westminster Dog of the Year 2011

[ October 13, 2011; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] I’m once again delighted to be helping to judge this year’s prestigious Westminster Dog of the Year Competition on Thursday 13th October 2011.

From 10.30am Victoria Tower Gardens, next to the House of Lords, Westminster will be filled with hopeful MPs clutching their dogs of all shapes and sizes across the political parties.

The winner will be announced at [...]

Autumn Dangers for Pets

Now that summer seems to be well and truly over for another year it’s time to look at some of the issues facing our beloved pets this autumn.
As temperatures start to drop and the dark wet nights draw in, central heatings go on so it’s extremely important to remember to continue (or even start) decent [...]