Clients want written vaccine plans

Most owners in a new survey prefer a printed vaccination schedule they can take home after every visit.

Summer heat and outdoor pets

Clinics see more heat-stress cases every July; shade, fresh water and shorter walks remain the best prevention.

Groomers spot skin problems early

Shared referral notes help clinics act sooner on the lumps, hot spots and parasites groomers find first.

Joint care for large-breed dogs

Weight control and regular low-impact exercise do more for ageing joints than any single supplement.