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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.

The basics of looking after man's best friend.

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).

Burns and what to do

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

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

Reasons why your pet may be experiencing sore and cracked skin, and what to do

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.

Cushing's Disease, or hyperadrenocorticism (HAC), is caused by a hormone imbalance, either because of a problem with the pituitary (most commonly) or adrenal glands.

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

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.

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

Although we cannot walk you through the specifics of surgery here, we can give you an idea of what we are talking about with certain terminology, how we decide when to perform surgery, and what some of the common risks are.

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

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.

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.