Latest articles by Ashley Clayton
Guinea Pigs
Scurvy is a disease you may have heard of before. Usually associated with sailors hundreds of years ago who died on ships at sea when they had no access to fresh fruit or vegetables. So you may be surprised to learn guin…
Diet
Guinea pigs make great pets, but knowing what to feed them can sometimes be challenging. They need to be fed a specific guinea pig diet or they can end up with nutritional deficiencies which can lead to health issues.&nb…
Wildlife
It’s that time of year again, when the clocks go forward, the days get longer and baby birds are born - spring is here! With that, unfortunately, will come an increase in chicks falling from nests or getting separat…
Wildlife
Wildlife conservation is a broad term. Broken down its aim is to conserve the wild animals resident on this planet and maintain biodiversity within our ecosystem. Veterinary surgeons are involved in wildlife conservation…
Behaviour
Very excitingly, it is the first ever Guinea Pig Awareness Week (GPAW) this week. So, what better a time than this to consider what we can do to keep our guinea pigs happy and healthy.
Common Conditions
Caring for pet snakes is challenging. They have very specific husbandry needs and require careful attention to detail to keep them in tip-top condition. They are also susceptible to a number of medical conditions. One pa…
