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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 basic information you need to have happy and healthy terrapins and turtles
Essentials for keeping gerbils, mice, rats and hamsters happy and healthy - diet, housing, enrichment, company, exercise and care
How we can help with Animal Health Certificates, Export Health Certificates and Commercial exports
Applying a poultice can be a useful way of removing small foreign bodies from paws – for example grass seeds, thorns and splinters.
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 passport or Animal Health Certificate? It's complicated.
In hypselodont species, such as rabbits, teeth grow continuously throughout the life of the animal so they need to be managed carefully.
Rabbits are particularly vulnerable to disease resulting from incorrect feeding. So here's what you need to know.
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).
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.
All the things you need to consider for looking after your tortoise well
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.
