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

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

  • 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. 

  • Essentials for keeping gerbils, mice, rats and hamsters happy and healthy - diet, housing, enrichment, company, exercise and care

  • 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.

  • 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. 

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

  • 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.

  • Why brushing it's important to brush your pet's teeth, and how to go about it

  • Key things to know and do when keeping cats or ferrets, including tips on diet, exercise, enrichment, microchipping and general health

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

Exotic, avian and small animal vets