Bruce Fogle, a Canadian vet with over 40 years practical experience, works at the Portman Veterinary Clinic (www.portmanvetclinic.co.uk). He is co-founder and vice-chairman of the charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People (www.hearingdogs.org.uk) and for services to deaf people was appointed by Queen Elizabeth II to the Order of the British Empire. He is the world's best selling practicing vet with books in over 35 languages (www.brucefogle.com). For services to pets, pet owners and vets Bruce has been awarded Honorary Life Membership by the British Small Animal Veterinary Association. Bruce is Chair of the Board of Directors of HSI (www.HSI.org), an international charity that celebrates animals and confronts cruelty worldwide.