Latest articles by Emma Chandley
Common Conditions
Prostate disease is often thought of as a human medical issue; however, prostate problems are surprisingly common in dogs too, particularly in entire (unneutered) males as they get older. The prostate gland can be affect…
Cats
Hearing that your cat may need surgery on their hip can be very upsetting news. It’s not something most owners expect, and the terminology alone can be really confusing. One procedure you may come across is a femoral hea…
Amphibian
Axolotls are certainly unusual pets, and it’s not hard to understand why they catch people’s attention. Their feathery external gills and distinctive facial features give them a look that is quite different from more fam…
specific condition
If you have noticed a soft swelling appearing under your pet’s jaw or tongue, it can understandably be worrying. One possible cause of this type of lump is something called a salivary mucocoele. While the…
Dogs
Perineal hernia is a relatively common condition in older dogs, particularly in unneutered males. It can appear quite dramatic and understandably causes a lot of concern for worried owners. The condition occurs…
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…