My pet rabbit, Gloria, is a rare creature: she's a myxomatosis survivor. She lives in our garden, hopping around with the company of ducks, hens, and a recently arrived young female rabbit.
Technology is an unavoidable part of our lives, and pet lovers are no different to anyone else. The latest electronic gizmos can make our lives more enjoyable and more efficient.
All animal carers have the same daily dilemma: what sort of bedding should I use for my pet? I've tried many types of bedding over the years, and it's not easy to find one that ticks all the boxes.
Dogs enjoy chewing: it's one of their real pleasures in life. Why do they do it? Sometimes it's play behaviour - the equivalent of human toddlers playing with toys.
I have to admit that up until now, I haven't been a fan of the Flexi-lead concept.
The Kong Classic must be my favourite-ever dog toy: it's made from a tough red natural rubber compound - perfect for dogs that like to chew - and the odd shape creates a satisfyingly unpredictable bounce.
We all dread that day when we finally need to say goodbye to our pets.
In the wake of the Channel 5 Documentary last week titled "The Truth about Dog Food", I've spent a fair bit of time writing and talking about my own beliefs about pet food.
This week's product review is one of those practical ideas that you wish you'd thought of yourself: the Dicky Bag.
One of the unfortunate aspects of being a vet in pet practice is the witnessing of many traumatic incidents.
Many people don't realise how much animals enjoy toys. Pets are surprisingly similar to young children in their attitude to play. Dogs and cats often have favourite toys that they enjoy going back to repeatedly.
In the past year, I have introduced a type of scheduling to my Pete the Vet blog.
