Last week, I saw a nervous dog. The owner had mentioned that he was nervous before the consultation so we were prepared. When the dog first saw me at the... Read more
In veterinary pathology, we have to do a blood smear from time to time. It is when a drop of blood if placed on a microscopic slide and a special... Read more
During the course of practising as a vet, I have seen all sorts of pet owners. Some keep dogs, some like cats. Some prefer reptiles and others prefer horses. Even... Read more
In my profession, I have met numerous dogs of different breeds. If I speak to their owners, especially for those who had researched deeply into the breed either before or... Read more
Today, I am not going to muse for a change but to share some things I have learnt about pet insurance that may help you to save money or at... Read more
When someone asks you to tell them about yourself, what would you say? Would you state your job? Would you relate your hobbies, likes and dislikes? Would you tell them... Read more
I remember in my previous job, I knew of a vet nurse who was a year qualified and struggled with restraining cats for blood sampling. She said, “I have trained... Read more
Dr Lennon’s Sunday Musings Let’s pretend that you have a bank account that has exactly £1440 in it, no more and no less. You are allowed to draw as much... Read more
Dr Lennon’s Sunday Musings Last week, I saw a new client with a cat. She asked me something nobody had ever asked me before. She asked, “What qualifications have you... Read more
Dr Lennon’s Sunday Musings I recently met a man (let’s call him John) whose son (Mike) had been diagnosed with mitochondria disease. It is a truly horrible condition to be... Read more
Dr Lennon’s Sunday Musings Last week, I had a consultation with a pet owner, let’s call her Ms W. It was a bit of an interesting consultation as I have... Read more
Dr Lennon’s Sunday Musings In prehistoric times, cavemen would huddle together for warmth, hunting and general living. They knew that strength lies in numbers. Together, they are able to increase... Read more