A devastating outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) has forced a family-run llama farm in Newent, Forest of Dean, to cull seven llamas and isolate 27 others, leaving the owner heartbroken and the business shuttered for the majority …
Hansard, a racehorse competing during the first day of the Cheltenham Festival, tragically died after sustaining a fatal injury while running on the flat. The incident occurred shortly after the second race of the day, the …
Dogs are often called “man’s best friend,” but the reality is that certain breeds have significantly shorter life expectancies than others. Genetic factors, body size, and hereditary health issues heavily influence how long a …
Tanya Tennant of Dymock, Gloucestershire, faced a stressful 24-hour ordeal to recover her missing dog, Luca, after he was found in her village, taken to a veterinary clinic in Worcester, and then handed over to Worcestershire …
Tanya Tennant of Dymock, Gloucestershire, faced a distressing 24-hour ordeal to recover her missing Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Luca, after he went missing near her home on January 14. Despite being found by a kind …
A veterinary practice in Gloucester is urging dog owners to exercise caution when selecting treats after a seven-year-old Springer Spaniel, Humphrey, required emergency surgery to remove a pig’s trotter lodged in his throat. …
A cherished resident of the WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Sam the Asian small-clawed otter, has sadly died after two years at the Gloucestershire sanctuary. Born in 2016 at WWT Washington, Sam spent time at several WWT …
On Sunday’s episode of Fletcher’s Family Farm, Kelvin Fletcher delighted fans with wonderful pregnancy news: his treasured cow, Ruby, is expecting a calf. This announcement was especially poignant given Ruby’s recent …
Dog owners are being urged to stay vigilant as cases of kennel cough—a highly contagious respiratory infection—are increasing with the onset of colder weather. While many enjoy the comforts of autumn and winter, this season …
In a deeply moving episode of Fletcher’s Family Farm, Kelvin Fletcher and his wife Liz were confronted with upsetting news that left them both visibly shaken. The couple, known for their hands-on approach to farming life, …
The veterinary services market, valued at £6.3 billion, is facing significant changes following an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Concerns about transparency and pricing have prompted the CMA to …
A dental therapist from Gloucester has taken her expertise far beyond the usual clinic setting, traveling up to three times a year to South Africa to care for wild animals in need. Her unique work involves treating the dental …
A dental therapist from Gloucester is breaking boundaries by extending her expertise beyond humans to some of Africa’s most majestic wildlife. Making up to three trips each year to South Africa, she dedicatedly treats a range …
A man has been arrested in Gloucester following allegations that he punched, kicked, and dragged a dog. The incident prompted immediate police action, and the dog has since been examined by a veterinarian to assess its …
A resilient German Shepherd puppy named Reef has captured hearts at Cotswold Dogs and Cats Home (CDCH), where he arrived with a severely deformed front leg and a large umbilical hernia. Unlike his siblings from the same …