We all know that some animals are more prone to genetic or inherited conditions. But we tend to think more about dogs - so what about cats? What genetic conditions do we need to worry about in cats, and are any breeds mo…

Have you noticed your rat scratching themselves a lot more lately? Could it be parasitic mites or something else? What can you give to your rat for mites? Read on to find out.

Rats are great pets – they are often fun, charismatic and very intelligent. If you own a male rat, you may be worried about the presence of (often very!) large soft lumps around their back end as they reach sexual maturi…

Mrs White was clearly anxious as she carefully lifted Snowy, her 11-year-old Bichon Frise, onto the table. “I was just giving her a morning tummy rub when I noticed it”, she explains, feeding Snowy treats as she speaks,…

Anyone who’s been in the unfortunate position to witness, or be involved in, a dog fight will know that it can be a pretty terrifying place to be. Dogs can fight for many reasons – fear, feeling threatened, territory (in…

Going to the vets can be a worrying time; whether that is because your pet is sick, or they are nervous in the practice for their general health checks.  This can be made easier for both you and your pet if you have a go…