Patient Library

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

Burns and what to do

All the things you need to consider for looking after your tortoise well

Many pets are prone to osteoarthritis later on in life and it can often just be put down to 'old age' but there are lots of treatment options for it, so there is no need for your pet to struggle unnecessarily.

We can conduct and analyse many lab test onsite, reducing the time you have to wait for results. Read more about different lab tests and how, why and when we use them.

All the basic information you need to have happy and healthy terrapins and turtles

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

In hypselodont species, such as rabbits, teeth grow continuously throughout the life of the animal so they need to be managed carefully.

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.

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

Information about post-operative care from what to expect after a sedation or general anaesthetic, discharge from the clinic and what to prepare at home.

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.

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

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

Applying a poultice can be a useful way of removing small foreign bodies from paws – for example grass seeds, thorns and splinters.

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.