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There are many causes of odd behaviour in dogs - and most are just that: odd behaviour, with a behavioural or psychological cause. However, occasionally there’s something else going on… in this article, vet blogger Cari…

Our bodies rely on a series of chemical reactions that make use of the food we eat in order to provide energy and nutrients to our cells. This process is called metabolism and it is a finely tuned machine. If it goes wro…

There can’t be many things more distressing and terrifying than witnessing your dog having a seizure – particularly if it is the first time. However, it can sometimes be confusing to ascertain whether what you’re seeing…

Seizures are one of the scariest things pet owners may have to face. We often focus our education of seizures on dog owners, especially those with particular breeds. But can cats have seizures too? If so, what should you…

Gail Looker-Williams asked: I have a 4th generation 13yr old Ridgeback girl (not neutered) who has had 3 occasions of panic & 2 seizures lasting under 1 min each time, these have all occurred in the last 8 - 10 month…

Cirrhosis of the liver is a generalised formation of scar tissue. It’s caused by long-term liver damage and prevents the liver from working properly. The liver is incredibly good at coping with damage, but if less than 2…