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All the things you need to consider for looking after your tortoise well
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.
Applying a poultice can be a useful way of removing small foreign bodies from paws – for example grass seeds, thorns and splinters.
Pet passport or Animal Health Certificate? It's complicated.
Herpes viruses belong to an enormous family of DNA viruses – there are over 100 different strains and they affect most species.
Advice for dealing with bleeding blood feathers, which also applies to bleeding nails
Reptiles come in all shapes and sizes and their diets are very specific to the species. It is very important that you correctly identify your species so that you can feed them correctly.
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!)
Essentials for keeping gerbils, mice, rats and hamsters happy and healthy - diet, housing, enrichment, company, exercise and care
In hypselodont species, such as rabbits, teeth grow continuously throughout the life of the animal so they need to be managed carefully.
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.
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.
Hypothyroidism is the most common endocrine (hormone related) condition in dogs, and is known as the ‘great pretender’ because is can present as almost anything!
