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  • Tortoises and lizards come from all over the world and, as such, their diets vary from species to species. You should confirm what species your tortoise or lizard is before carefully researching a suitable diet for them. 

  • 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. 

  • 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.

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

  • In this video, vet Charlotte shares her advice on things you can do to help prepare for the death of a pet, euthanasia, and how we can support you through this very difficult time.

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