Patient Library

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

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. 

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.

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.

Information to help you to prepare for a pet’s visit that requires a sedation or general anaesthetic.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Providing your dog a balanced diet is vital in maintaining its overall health. What should you consider?

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

The basics of looking after man's best friend.

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