Archive: Sep 2020

Mange is commonly thought of as a skin condition of dogs, sarcoptic mange often depicted affecting dogs on charity adverts with thickened skin and no hair. The other type of mange is called demodectic mange, caused by th…

Cats have amazing vision and learning about how their eyes work is fascinating. Unfortunately, whether it’s through infection, injury or illness, eye problems are a relatively common occurrence for cats, and concerns mus…

Undoubtedly one of the hardest things about owning a pet is that dreaded time when you have to say goodbye. Of course, this can be an overwhelming and extremely upsetting and emotional time. It is understandable that all…

Birds are a popular exotic pet amongst owners. Parakeets in particular make great feathered friends as they are low maintenance, friendly and are small in size. However, their care should not be underestimated and new ow…

Bladder stones are a common health issue in guinea pigs and if left untreated, can cause your pet serious issues. So let’s look at what they are, and how we can help prevent and treat them.

In my previous article “Can veterinary practices actually be environmentally sustainable?” we discussed two main areas needing improvement for the veterinary profession to become more environmentally sustainable. We touc…