Patient Library

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

All the information you need about brumating your tortoise - whether to/why/how/how long for and important checks to do to make sure your tortoise does well in winter.

Witnessing an animal having seizures can be a distressing experience, especially if it is happening for the first time or you are seeing it for the first time.

The basics of looking after man's best friend.

Psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD) is a disease of parrot species that is lifelong and carries wide implications for the health of the affected bird, as well as those sharing the environment both at the time and in the future.

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).

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

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

Tips for treating minor wounds, such as cuts and grazes, at home.

Essentials of keeping rabbits, guinea-pigs, degus and chinchillas - housing, diet, enrichment, exercise and company

There are many strains of adenovirus, and the vast majority are adapted for a specific host species so often cause subclinical disease, meaning illness may not be obvious. 

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

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

Megabacteria is actually a yeast organism called Macrorhabdus ornithogaster, or avian gastric yeast.

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

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