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Sometimes, in the daily process of being a vet, something happens which really restores your faith in humanity, compassion and respect. I had just such an incident the other day. I was asked to work with one of the retired customs dogs, Kewin. You wi...

Birdwatchers are set to have a busy week as 25 citizen scientists with the Bermuda Audubon Society carry out the annual bird count. The weeklong event started on Wednesday, with the main count day taking place on today. A spokeswoman for the society ...

A woman who was involved in a serious road crash yesterday when her bike apparently hit a chicken has been treated for injuries that were thought to be life threatening. Police said the 63-year-old is being moved to a general ward at King Edward VII ...

I love to watch my cats grooming themselves. It’s such a methodical and calming action that is a natural part of their daily routine. Grooming releases endorphins in cats and really makes them feel good. But in some cats, this repetitive event becom...

A “gentle, respectful option” for bereaved pet owners to inter their pets has won support from its first customers. The service, Solace Aquamation (Bermuda), offers an eco-friendly alternative to burial. “It’s been a long slog, but we are there,” sai...

I had a phone call today from a gentleman who wanted me to write a very specific column about his dog. I love it when I get feedback and ideas from readers, so I wanted to jump right on it. He has a beloved older labrador, who is gradually getting w...

They say that moving house is one of life’s most stressful events, but if you own animals this can add another layer of anxiety for both you and your pets. There are, however, some great tips and tricks to keep this process as smooth as silk. Prepar...

I had a consultation the other day that was so much fun it made me feel like a new graduate vet again, which, after nearly 20 years in practice, is a rare thing. It was with a lovely little black cat who had had a territory battle with another cat an...

One of the highlights of the year for Gaëlle Roth is the Bermuda Turtle Project’s annual turtle round-up. For two-weeks every August, D Roth, director of the project, scientists and conservation students, come together to capture, weigh, measure, exa...

Disclaimer: Don’t read this if you are about to eat your lunch; we are touching on the delicate and sometimes smelly world of pet poop. (It’s a vet’s life. Sigh) You would be amazed how much you can learn from checking your pet’s poop, and these days...

A new species of shark has been added to the list of Bermuda’s fish fauna. The ragged-tooth shark was discovered in Bermuda’s waters after a fisherman caught and released it of the east coast of the island in 2020. Mark Terceira brought the shark t...

On hearing the sad news that Queen Elizabeth II had passed away, I got to thinking, among other things, about her beloved dogs — the fabulous corgis that were so often seen accompanying her. It has been announced that her son Prince Andrew and his ex...