Gill Carrick: 4 books

Arthritis describes a range of conditions affecting muscles, bones, joints and connective tissue in various parts of the body. Generally speaking, it causes joints to stiffen and become inflamed; sometimes after injury, or because of a virus. Genetics play a part too. There are around 200...

Arthritis doesn’t only affect humans and dogs; cats can suffer from this debilitating condition, too. There are around nine million cats in the UK, with three-quarters of those over eight years old showing signs of the disease. Yet arthritis is on the rise, and while cats’ survival instincts mean...

When dogs get arthritis, they can’t tell you what hurts or ask for help. But now they no longer have to suffer in silence; they finally have a voice. Featuring case histories and owner insight, alongside practical advice and expert opinion, this book provides dog owners or anyone considering getting a dog with all they need to know to help their dog on the move.

Just like humans, dogs can suffer from epilepsy. It’s often described as an ‘electrical storm’ in the brain, when millions of nerve cells fire together resulting in a seizure. These fits can vary from mild to severe, and can be dangerous for the dog and distressing for the owner to witness. Thankfully,...