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Essentials for keeping gerbils, mice, rats and hamsters happy and healthy - diet, housing, enrichment, company, exercise and care
Herpes viruses belong to an enormous family of DNA viruses – there are over 100 different strains and they affect most species.
Psittaci is a zoonotic organism, meaning that it can be passed between different species -including between animals and humans.
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.
Guinea-pigs are completely herbivorous and need a diet high in Vitamin C. All you need to know about creating the best diet for your guinea-pigs.
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!)
Signs and symptoms of poisoning, common toxins and what to do if you think your pet has been exposed to a poison
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!
Key things you need to know when keeping birds as pets - housing, enrichment, diets, exercise, environment, toxins, light and more
