Patient Library

The basics of looking after man's best friend.

Dental disease can have far-reaching effects on the overall health of small mammals so it's important to be aware of the symptoms and what you can do to minimise the chances.

In this video, vet Charlotte gives a practical demonstration of how to brush your pet's teeth.

Reasons why your pet may be experiencing sore and cracked skin, and what to do

Guinea-pigs are completely herbivorous and need a diet high in Vitamin C. All you need to know about creating the best diet for your guinea-pigs.

C. albicans can be a primary gastrointestinal pathogen, especially in finches, but it is more frequently secondary to another problem. 

Although we cannot walk you through the specifics of surgery here, we can give you an idea of what we are talking about with certain terminology, how we decide when to perform surgery, and what some of the common risks are.

Cushing's Disease, or hyperadrenocorticism (HAC), is caused by a hormone imbalance, either because of a problem with the pituitary (most commonly) or adrenal glands.

Psittaci is a zoonotic organism, meaning that it can be passed between different species -including between animals and humans.

Information to help you to prepare for a pet’s visit that requires a sedation or general anaesthetic.

Pet dental care and oral health are key to keeping them happy and healthy. The right diet, water and enrichment can help, as can daily brushing (species-dependent!)

Advice for dealing with bleeding blood feathers, which also applies to bleeding nails

Rabbits are particularly vulnerable to disease resulting from incorrect feeding. So here's what you need to know.

Everything you need to think about when looking after lizards

Tortoises and lizards come from all over the world and, as such, their diets vary from species to species. You should confirm what species your tortoise or lizard is before carefully researching a suitable diet for them. 

Answers to questions you may have about pet euthanasia and how we can help