Care Advice & Information for Your Pet
Get expert advice on caring for your pet and understanding common conditions. Below you’ll find a range of articles, covering many aspects of animal health – from vaccinations and serious conditions to wellbeing and nutrition.
This content has been written by experienced vets, to provide you with the clearest advice from a source you can trust. For more, visit our blog.
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Cat Healthcare & Management
- Cat Flu
- Looking after your pregnant cat
- Care of Hunting cats
- Exotic Diseases: Care information for your Cat
- Sexing Cats and Kittens
- Cat Bite Abscess
- Common Behaviour Problems
- Giving Medications to Cats
- Feline Infectious Peritonitis in Cats
- Geriatric care for Cats
- Arthritis in Cats
- FLUTD in Cats
- Vomiting in Cats
- Feline Immunodeficiency Virus in Cats
- Neutering Cats
- Constipation in Cats
- Stress in Cats
- Blood Clot in Cats
- Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats
- Poisons in Cats
- Allergies in Cats
- Hyperthyroidism in Cats
- Diabetes in Cats
- Hepatic Lipidosis (‘fatty liver disease’) in Cats
- Pancreatitis in Cats
- Toxoplasmosis in Cats
- Cancer in Cats
- Urinary obstruction in Cats
- Diet in Cats
- Obesity in Cats
- Vaccines for Cats
- Worming in Cats
- Zoonotic diseases in Cats
- Looking after your kitten in Cats
- Health Check in Cats
- Dental care in Cats
- Euthanasia in Cats
- Feline Asthma in Cats
- Hairballs in Cats
- Flea Control in Cats
- HCM in Cats
- Feline Leukaemia Virus – FeLV for Cats
- First aid in Cats
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Dog Healthcare & Management
- Getting a new dog or puppy
- Looking after your pregnant dog
- Care of the older dog
- Fireworks and your Dog
- Corneal Ulcer in Dogs
- Foreign Bodies in Dogs
- Vomiting in Dogs
- Leptospirosis in Dogs
- Lungworm in Dogs
- Vestibular syndrome in Dogs
- Cryptorchidism in Dogs
- Pyometra in Dogs
- Anaesthesia for Dogs
- Obesity in Dogs
- Pancreatitis in Dogs
- Arthritis and Osteoarthritis in Dogs
- Elbow Dysplasia in Dogs
- Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
- Cruciate Injuries in Dogs
- Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs
- Vaccines for Dogs
- Stress in Dogs
- Cancer in Dogs
- Liver Disease in Dogs
- Diabetes mellitus in Dogs
- Aural Haematoma in Dogs
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs
- Heart Valve Disease in Dogs
- Kennel Cough in Dogs
- Parvo in Dogs
- Distemper in Dogs
- Anal Gland Problems in Dogs
- Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Dogs
- Intestinal Blockages in Dogs
- Diarrhoea in Dogs
- Castration for Dogs
- First Aid in Dogs
- Allergies in Dogs
- Coughing in Dogs
- Gastric Dilation and Volvulus in Dogs
- Cushing’s Disease in Dogs
- Spaying in Dogs
- Osteosarcoma in Dogs
- Dental Disease in Dogs
- Flea Control in Dogs
- Anaemia in Dogs
- Poisons in Dogs
- Heatstroke in Dogs
- Diet Advice for Dogs
- Fox Mange in Dogs
- Underactive Thyroid in Dogs
- Addison’s Disease in Dogs
- Babesia in Dogs
- Mast Cell Tumours in Dogs
- Lymphoma in Dogs
- Bladder Stones in Dogs
- Dog Breeding Advice
- Common Behaviour Problems in Dogs
- Health Check for Dogs
- Exotic Diseases in Dogs
- Zoonotic diseases in Dogs
- Dental care in Dogs
- Meningitis in Dogs
- Spinal injury in Dogs
- Caesarean section in Dogs
- Worming in Dogs
- Operations in Dogs
- Unwanted Pregnancy in Dogs
- Giving Medications to Dogs
- Exercise in Dogs
- Euthanasia in Dogs
- Bone Fractures in Dogs
- Dementia in Dogs
- Cystitis in Dogs
- Megaoesophagus in Dogs
- Haemangiosarcoma in Dogs
- False Pregnancy in Dogs
- Epilepsy in Dogs
- Infectious Canine Hepatitis in Dogs
- Syringomyelia in Dogs[/su_column][/su_row]
Guinea Pig Healthcare & Management
Hamster Healthcare & Management
Rabbit Healthcare & Management
- Ileus/Gut Stasis in Rabbits
- Fighting in Rabbits
- Neutering in Rabbits
- Diet in Rabbits
- Vaccination for Rabbits
- Haemorrhagic Disease in Rabbits
- Myxomatosis in Rabbits
- Parasite Control in Rabbits
- E. cuniculi in Rabbits
- Stress in Rabbits
- Flystrike in Rabbits
- Dental Disease in Rabbits
- First Aid in Rabbits
- Pododermatitis aka hock sores in Rabbits
- Health Checks in Rabbits
- Euthanasia in Rabbits
- Cystitis in Rabbits
- Uterine Tumours in Rabbits
- Housing in Rabbits
- Pregnancy Toxaemia in Rabbits
- Fur Mites in Rabbits
- Companionship in Rabbits
- Tear duct disease – Dacryocystitis in Rabbits
- Ringworm in Rabbits
- Snuffles in Rabbits
- Abscesses in Rabbits
- Ear Mites in Rabbits
- Swollen Testicles in Rabbits
- Paralysis in Rabbits
- Head Tilt in Rabbits
- Fur pulling and hairballs in Rabbits
- Coccidiosis in Rabbits
- Diarrhoea in Rabbits
- Arthritis in Rabbits
- Conjunctivitis in Rabbits
Rat Healthcare & Management
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Fracture Management in Cats
If you are reading this, there is a good chance your cat has recently suffered an injury, or you are worried that something just isn’t quite right with the way they are moving. Fractures (broken bones) in cats are more common than many owners expect. Cats are agile, athletic creatures, but they are not indestructible. Road traffic accidents, […]
What can be done about ringworm in pets?
Being told that your pet has ringworm can be unsettling. The name sounds alarming, people often worry about catching it themselves, and advice online can quickly become confusing or extreme. The reassuring truth is ringworm is common, treatable, and usually very manageable. While it can take time and patience, most pets recover fully with the […]
How to treat sore hocks in rabbits
Rabbits have a unique hindlimb anatomy with long tibia and fibula bones attached to a strong femur at one end and the tarsus (also known as the hock) at the other end. The tarsus then attaches to the bones in the rabbit’s foot. However, this and their distinctive gait put them at risk of pododermatitis […]
What does it mean if my cat has raised SDMA blood result?
Dr Fiona Gilston BVMS MVetSci (Cons. Med.) Advancements in veterinary medicine allow vets to screen and monitor for many health conditions. An increase in available blood tests to diagnose conditions also improves the chances of catching some diseases at an earlier stage than before. Kidney disease is one of the commonest diseases to affect […]
When is a cat’s wound an emergency?
Claire Turner BVetMed MRCVS Deciding what constitutes an emergency when it comes to our pets can be easier said than done. Some things are obvious but others are less so. And with cats, it can be even tricker due to their tendency to hide pain and typical dislike of being examined. It can be useful […]
Mammary Tumours in Cats
Mammary tumours are among the most frequently diagnosed cancers in older, unspayed female cats. These tumours can significantly impact a cat’s health and wellbeing, particularly if they are malignant and left untreated. Early identification and prompt veterinary intervention are essential to improving outcomes and ensuring the best possible quality of life. Despite their seriousness, mammary […]