Patient Library

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

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

If you're planning to take your pet abroad, you need to be well prepared.

Essentials of keeping rabbits, guinea-pigs, degus and chinchillas - housing, diet, enrichment, exercise and company

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.

Advice for dealing with bleeding blood feathers, which also applies to bleeding nails

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).

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

Key things to know and do when keeping cats or ferrets, including tips on diet, exercise, enrichment, microchipping and general health

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. 

Witnessing an animal having seizures can be a distressing experience, especially if it is happening for the first time or you are seeing it for the first time.

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.

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

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.

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.