Archive: Sep 2020

Rabbits can make great pets, for young and old alike. There are many different breeds of rabbit out there in all shapes and sizes with the largest being the Flemish Giant, which averages over twice the weight of the most…

Distemper virus in dogs, a condition that vets routinely vaccinate for. However, it doesn’t hit the headlines as much as some of the other doggy diseases like parvovirus and leptospirosis. Does this mean that it’s no lon…

In my last article, we discussed the deadly viral disease Parvovirus. We looked at what the disease does to dogs, how it is diagnosed and treated, and how it can be prevented. We also asked whether cases of Parvovirus we…

How well can your cat see? The short answer is that cats see the world differently from us. While some aspects of their sight are better than ours (e.g. seeing in dim light), other elements could be considered worse (e.g…

Enteritis is a common illness with many underlying causes, the most common cause being dietary indiscretion. Dogs especially have a knack for snaffling things they shouldn't! Many cases of simple enteritis will clear up…

Deciding which breed of dog would be best to join your family can be tricky. There are so many to choose from, all with their own good (and not so good) points. Generally owners-to-be will have an idea whether they would…