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’Tis the season of giving, so don’t forget your pets

Gifts can be a tangible way to express love and gratitude, strengthening the bond between owners and their pets

Gifts can be a tangible way to express love and gratitude, strengthening the bond between owners and their pets

• Dec 04, 2025 8:00 AM

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Leptospirosis affects animals and their owners

Lucy Richardson advises dog owners to get their pets vaccinated

Lucy Richardson advises dog owners to get their pets vaccinated

• Nov 20, 2025 8:00 AM

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Nail trimming for older pets: the little things that make the difference

Lucy Richardson explains the importance of keeping your pet’s nails trimmed

Lucy Richardson explains the importance of keeping your pet’s nails trimmed

• Nov 06, 2025 7:59 AM

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What’s the deal with orange cats? Here’s the lowdown

Veterinarian Lucy Richardson shares thoughts, anecdotes and a little science about these rather special felines

Veterinarian Lucy Richardson shares thoughts, anecdotes and a little science about these rather special felines

• Oct 23, 2025 7:59 AM

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Ensuring your pet’s future: consider adding them to your will

Including your “best friend” gives peace of mind they will be taken care of once you pass

Including your “best friend” gives peace of mind they will be taken care of once you pass

• Oct 09, 2025 8:00 AM

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Pet sharing: when two homes are better than one

Having extended family members split duty could be of compromise and having cover during your absence

Having extended family members split duty could be of compromise and having cover during your absence

• Sep 25, 2025 8:00 AM

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Pet names can show creativity and playfulness

Giving a name to your animal companion is an enjoyable and personal part of owning a pet, writes Lucy Richardson

Giving a name to your animal companion is an enjoyable and personal part of owning a pet, writes Lucy Richardson

• Sep 04, 2025 8:00 AM

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Understanding the rise of anti-anxiety medication for pets

Veterinarian Lucy Richardson looks at new ways to treat anxious pets

Veterinarian Lucy Richardson looks at new ways to treat anxious pets

• Aug 14, 2025 8:02 AM

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Heatstroke in pets: a very Bermudian problem

Owners are reminded to take extra precautions to keep their furry friends safe, writes Lucy Richardson

Owners are reminded to take extra precautions to keep their furry friends safe, writes Lucy Richardson

• Jul 24, 2025 8:00 AM

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My life as a vet – 20 years on

Lucy Richardson reflects on two decades since graduating from the University of Edinburgh, and the changes in her professsion

Lucy Richardson reflects on two decades since graduating from the University of Edinburgh, and the changes in her professsion

• Jul 03, 2025 8:00 AM

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Pets know when you’re stressed

Our pets can sense the emotional level that their owners are at, and can even mirror your mood

Our pets can sense the emotional level that their owners are at, and can even mirror your mood

• Jun 27, 2025 7:59 AM

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The toxic foods that affect all dogs

Lucy Richardson reminds owners that there are some foods that are bad for canines

Lucy Richardson reminds owners that there are some foods that are bad for canines

• Jun 19, 2025 8:00 AM

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Seasonal issues 2: summer

The emergence of summer brings special problems for pet parents, writes Lucy Richardson

The emergence of summer brings special problems for pet parents, writes Lucy Richardson

• Jun 05, 2025 8:00 AM

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Allergy season is upon us

Springtime often means allergy time in Bermuda, but veterinarians have an array of solutions for pet owners

Springtime often means allergy time in Bermuda, but veterinarians have an array of solutions for pet owners

• May 01, 2025 7:59 AM

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Looking forward to Career Day

Encouraging young people to become veterinarians

Encouraging young people to become veterinarians

• Apr 17, 2025 8:00 AM

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Why are eggs so expensive?

Lucy Richardson explains the impact of bird flu and how to keep your pet birds safe

Lucy Richardson explains the impact of bird flu and how to keep your pet birds safe

• Mar 27, 2025 7:59 AM

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Seasonal issues

The arrival of spring often brings special health issues for pets

The arrival of spring often brings special health issues for pets

• Mar 06, 2025 7:58 AM

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Jobs for dogs, Part 2: addressing unwanted behaviours

Dog owners should pay attention when choosing a breed, consider their natural traits and make sure they can fit into their family

Dog owners should pay attention when choosing a breed, consider their natural traits and make sure they can fit into their family

• Feb 20, 2025 7:59 AM

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Jobs for dogs

Lucy Richardson reveals what characteristics are associated with canines that perform certain tasks

Lucy Richardson reveals what characteristics are associated with canines that perform certain tasks

• Feb 06, 2025 7:59 AM

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If your pet is more excitable or agitated, it could be spring fever

Vet Lucy Richardson writes of a condition sometimes experienced by pets in response to changing weather

Vet Lucy Richardson writes of a condition sometimes experienced by pets in response to changing weather

• Jan 23, 2025 7:59 AM

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Christmas vets

Lucy Richardson reflects on the pleasures of her profession in the holiday season

Lucy Richardson reflects on the pleasures of her profession in the holiday season

• Dec 12, 2024 7:59 AM

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All creatures... some things don’t change about being a vet

Popular television series reminds Lucy Richardson about the core skills of caring for animals

Popular television series reminds Lucy Richardson about the core skills of caring for animals

• Nov 28, 2024 7:59 AM

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Remember the animals who died in the line of duty

In Remembrance Week, Lucy Richardson pays tribute to the members of the armed forces who died and the animals who loyally served beside them

In Remembrance Week, Lucy Richardson pays tribute to the members of the armed forces who died and the animals who loyally served beside them

• Nov 14, 2024 9:20 AM

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The inevitable seasonal shed

Lucy Richardson explains why your pets shed their hair

Lucy Richardson explains why your pets shed their hair

• Oct 24, 2024 7:59 AM

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It’s a vet’s life

Lucy Richardson reflects on why her profession is never dull

Lucy Richardson reflects on why her profession is never dull

• Sep 05, 2024 8:00 AM

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Monitor changes in your pets with approach of stormy weather

Having a microchipped dog speeds up the process of getting them back

Having a microchipped dog speeds up the process of getting them back

• Aug 22, 2024 7:59 AM

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Toad trouble

Dog owners must be vigilant when their pets are near the cane toad

Dog owners must be vigilant when their pets are near the cane toad

• Aug 08, 2024 7:59 AM

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What are they thinking?

Veterinarian Lucy Richardson writes we have more in common with animals than we think

Veterinarian Lucy Richardson writes we have more in common with animals than we think

• Jul 25, 2024 7:59 AM

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How safe is anaesthesia for my pet?

Anesthesia is controlled unconsciousness, where your pet's level of consciousness is adjusted so they don't feel pain and don't move

Anesthesia is controlled unconsciousness, where your pet's level of consciousness is adjusted so they don't feel pain and don't move

• Jul 11, 2024 7:59 AM