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I had a conversation this morning with a lovely lady who had a seven-month-old French bulldog. She was having trouble getting her to eat the highly nutritious and healthy kibble she had purchased and wanted some advice. She had all the best intention...

After a decade of delivering stress-free healthcare to their animal patients, mobile veterinary business owners Lucy and Mark Richardson still marvel at how enthusiastically their venture has been received. The Richardsons launched CedarTree Vets Lim...

Going out in the midday sun is a very different experience depending on the species you belong to. Humans and horses have remarkably efficient cool-down mechanisms which allow us to exercise, work and play in a wide range of temperatures without issu...

Researchers have discovered dozens of new types of microscopic phytoplankton in Bermuda’s waters as part of a new study. According to the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences Currents newsletter, the researchers identified 40 new morphospecies – organ...

An appeal has been made for the public to help a “warrior” dog and her five puppies that were rescued by an animal charity over the weekend. The Bermuda Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said in a post on its Facebook page that the tea...

Students. There is a very important part of any veterinarian’s work which involves passing on knowledge to the next generation. The way the training works to become a vet is that you spend a lot of time at university, and in the holidays you go to “s...

Beachgoers are being warned to be on the look out for unpleasant visitors – Portuguese man-o-war. A number of the venomous organisms have been spotted along the island’s coast in recent weeks and the Government has urged members of the public to keep...

It’s a well-known fact that brushing your teeth twice daily helps to prevent dental disease, and this is true for our pets as well. Daily teeth brushing with an enzymatic pet toothpaste is the best way to control dental disease. But, if you’re anyth...

A question I am asked regularly is: “How do I know which pet should I get?” I am always pleased that people are thinking about this decision rather than making an impulse purchase. Pets are a wonderful addition to home life, and give back greatly wit...

The term “pandemic puppy” refers to any puppy born and acquired during the Covid-19 pandemic. It is well known that during the first lockdown there was a huge increase in the demand for puppies. Shelters in Britain recorded a 225 per cent increase i...

A new study – based in part on research carried out in Bermuda – suggests that dolphins may be able to identify their friends by taste. According to National Geographic , Jason Bruck, a marine biologist at Stephen F Austin State University in Texa...

If you own a dog right now, you have probably heard of kennel cough. We have an outbreak on the island and it feels like every other appointment I see involves this annoying disease. But what is kennel cough and how can we prevent it? Kennel cough, ...