Why Cats Are More Misunderstood Than We Think By Paul. Posted in Pet Lifestyle. Cats are one of the UK’s most popular pets, yet they are also among the most misunderstood. From assumptions that they are aloof an...
Why Veterinary Nurses Matter More Than Ever in Modern Pet Care By Paul. Posted in Pet Lifestyle, The Vet Consultancy. When people think about veterinary care, they often think first about the vet. That is understandable. But modern practice is not deliver...
The Veterinary Surgeons Act Explained: What the Reform Could Mean for Pet Care By Paul. Posted in The Vet Consultancy. The government’s decision to reform the Veterinary Surgeons Act might sound like a technical legal issue, but it has real implications fo...
From Puppy to Partnership: The Making of a Support Dog By Paul. Posted in Pet Lifestyle. Behind every assistance dog partnership is years of careful training, assessment and collaboration. The dogs trained by Support Dogs do n...
Crufts 2026: 7 Years of Championing Dog Health and Welfare By Paul. Posted in Media & Events. Returning for my seventh year as a Crufts presenter, I had the pleasure of working alongside the brilliant Clare Balding, Ellie Simmonds,...
How Support Dogs Are Transforming Lives Across the UK By Paul. Posted in Pet Lifestyle. When people think about assistance dogs, they often picture guide dogs supporting someone with sight loss. But across the UK, a growing n...
From Blanket Prevention to Risk-Based Care: Rethinking Parasite Treatment By Paul. Posted in Pet Lifestyle. “Prevention is better than cure.” For many years, parasite control followed that philosophy closely. Monthly flea treatments. Worming eve...
Why Appetite Matters So Much in Dogs and Why Vets Are Cautious About Suppressing It By Paul. Posted in Pet Lifestyle. When a dog stops eating or suddenly seems less interested in food, most owners notice straight away. Appetite is one of the clearest day-...
Why Dog Obesity Is Still Rising Despite Years of Advice By Paul. Posted in Pet Lifestyle. Most dog owners know that keeping a pet at a healthy weight matters. We talk about it in consulting rooms, see it on food packaging, and ...