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

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

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

  • 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!)

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • When feeding parrots, it should be noted that they come from many different parts of the world and their natural diet will vary between species

  • Providing your cat a balanced diet is vital in maintaining its overall health. What should it include?

  • Signs and symptoms of poisoning, common toxins and what to do if you think your pet has been exposed to a poison

  • 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.

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

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