The term boisterous could well have been coined with "Boxer" dogs in mind and "Max" one of our patients was no exception to that description. It was because his owners were so accustomed to seeing him charge around madly that they became quite shocke...

It would appear that the Hinckley human population has been in the grip of an outbreak of influenza B. The most susceptible group are young children and is the reason why many classrooms have been half empty in the run up to the half term break. Abse...

"If it ain't broke don't fix it", goes the saying. Whilst this motto may well seem self evident it can sometimes require a more complex decision to be made. It is often the case that I am faced with patients who have significant orthopaedic problems....

It has always been a problem in my particular profession to convince my patients that I am interested in their well being! Unable to comprehend the benefits of a clinical examination with the tools of my trade, a thermometer and a stethoscope, it is ...

Someone once said "A good man takes care of his animals" and this has certainly been my experience over the years. The level of effort and support that some owners are prepared to commit can be a humbling experience. At Fairfield, we are extremely fo...