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  • 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.

  • Tips for exporting your pet and travel outside of the EU - and how we can help.

  • Any bird may be affected by Aspergillus species, but it is most commonly associated with birds of prey and with parrot species that are taking a seed-based diet.

  • All the do's and don'ts of keeping snakes

  • Key things you need to know when keeping birds as pets - housing, enrichment, diets, exercise, environment, toxins, light and more

  • Herpes viruses belong to an enormous family of DNA viruses – there are over 100 different strains and they affect most species.

  • For most eye injuries, it is recommended that you seek veterinary care as even minor injuries can lead to loss of vision. However, there are steps you can carry out at home to provide first aid or treat simple problems (such as dirt in the eyes).

  • Signs and symptoms of poisoning, common toxins and what to do if you think your pet has been exposed to a poison

  • How we can help with Animal Health Certificates, Export Health Certificates and Commercial exports

  • Diabetes mellitus is an extremely common condition in cats, people and various other species – it can affect dogs, rodents, birds and many more.

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

  • Ileus or gut stasis is the term used to describe a condition where part of or all of the gastrointestinal tract ceases to move. It is very common in rabbits and guinea-pigs, both as a primary and a secondary condition.

  • When you have a sick pet, it may be that we suggest some diagnostic tests to try to confirm or rule out certain conditions. Diagnostic imaging is one of the options, depending on the case.

  • Pet passport or Animal Health Certificate? It's complicated.

  • In this video, vet Charlotte shares her advice on things you can do to help prepare for the death of a pet, euthanasia, and how we can support you through this very difficult time.

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

Exotic, avian and small animal vets