Worms and worming

Many ancient civilisations celebrated the new year not on 1 January, but in March. They certainly had a point: spring feels like a new beginning, as nature awakens after the cold, dark days of winter.

1. Feed with the gut in mind Angela advises choosing nutrition that supports digestion rather than simply filling a bowl. Outcome: Less bloating and discomfort, steadier energy levels, and more consis

Ageing is an inevitable and entirely natural process and can often be viewed with dread and anxiety by anyone who lives with a dog. We see, and often feel, age-related changes in ourselves. Living wit

This will make you squirm. The “tail end” of a fish tapeworm that infects the intestines of about 20 million people worldwide “often protrudes from the anus of a patient to cause an alarming surprise,

As vets warn of a canine-obesity epidemic, one owner sizes up the science and asks: how can we help our dogs stay in shape and live longer?

One of life’s great pleasures is allowing your dog to run free off-lead, but it’s not always safe to do so. There may be all sorts of reasons why you can’t let him loose; maybe you haven’t got a relia