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What is one of the images that come to mind when you hear the word Thailand? For many people it’s a massage. Thailand’s are world-famous; the epitome of relaxation. You would never think about doing it with a hammer, right? Just before Christmas last...

I love to watch my cats grooming themselves. It’s such a methodical and calming action that is a natural part of their daily routine. Grooming releases endorphins in cats and really makes them feel good. But in some cats, this repetitive event becom...

I am not sure how many of my readers are over 50. For those who are, it is not unusual if you are not feeling as strong as you used to, or if you have noticed a change in stamina. As we age we lose bone density, muscle mass, tissue and organ functio...

On the edge of the Golden Triangle, where Burma and Laos meet Thailand’s remote border, flows the long, sluggish arm of the Mekong River. Wide, brown, swift and implacable, it travels thousands of miles from the melt waters of Mount Kailash in distan...

I had a phone call today from a gentleman who wanted me to write a very specific column about his dog. I love it when I get feedback and ideas from readers, so I wanted to jump right on it. He has a beloved older labrador, who is gradually getting w...

The stress of the pandemic caused many of us to rethink our future. Over the past three years we have vowed to spend more time with friends and family, to travel more and to attend more social events. We now realise that life is truly shorter than w...

They say that moving house is one of life’s most stressful events, but if you own animals this can add another layer of anxiety for both you and your pets. There are, however, some great tips and tricks to keep this process as smooth as silk. Prepar...

If you try to work out on a consistent basis — especially high-intensity workouts — you’re totally going to have days that your body just doesn’t feel amazing. You may be feeling stiff or sore, you may also feel fatigued, as if you got run over by a...

Robert Thomas spent 13 years of his life selling and using drugs. He was in and out of jail; as he slept, a man tried to hack his neck off with a machete over a $10 “piece of rock”. Today it’s behind him, but not forgotten. For years he shared his st...

I had a consultation the other day that was so much fun it made me feel like a new graduate vet again, which, after nearly 20 years in practice, is a rare thing. It was with a lovely little black cat who had had a territory battle with another cat an...