Pets & vets

Even if your vet agrees euthanasia is in your horse’s best interest, an equine mortality claim may not pay out

Mark Bycroft on why 20% of his work is about putting horses down and 80% is dealing with their owners’ grief

One of my favourite jobs is health checks on litters of puppies before they go to their new homes. Both breeders and buyers find it useful for any problems to have been identified in advance of the pu

Q I’m so concerned about my Labrador getting arthritis. Our previous Lab had it and spent the last couple of years of his life taking medication; I think he also experienced a lot of discomfort. Our c

After a couple of brushes with death, I made a bold decision. But would my loved ones be shocked?

The secret to living longer isn’t lurking in a jar in your medicine cabinet, but may actually be found curled up in a basket or even swimming in a fish tank. That’s because sharing your home with anim