Why do cats sometimes need liver diets?
Cats
Why do cats sometimes need liver diets?
If your feline friend has been diagnosed with liver disease, alongside other management options your Vet may recommend starting your cat on a special liver or ‘hepatic’ diet. You may be wondering if this is essential and…
August 8, 2023 • 50 shares
Why does my rabbit have a fever?
Common Conditions
Why does my rabbit have a fever?
Being a prey species, rabbits will mask signs of illness or disease for as long as possible. This makes it really important to know the subtle signs of illness to look out for. So, let’s explore how you can tell if a rab…
August 8, 2023 • 19 shares
Can I use any referral vet, or do I have to follow my insurer's advice?
Pet Insurance
Can I use any referral vet, or do I have to follow my insurer's advice?
Once your vet has suggested a referral for your pet, or maybe you have requested to be referred to a specialist, the process ahead can be a little daunting but with the help of good communication it is easy to get throug…
August 7, 2023 • 16 shares
PPID in older horses - is it actually normal?
Common Conditions
PPID in older horses - is it actually normal?
“Cushing’s Disease” is a name commonly given to a disease of horses called Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID). It is the most common endocrine disease seen in older horses. It's thought to affect around 20% of…
August 6, 2023 • 305 shares
What is a ‘femoral head and neck excision’ in a dog and why is it done?
Cats
What is a ‘femoral head and neck excision’ in a dog and why is it done?
At first, a femoral head and neck excision sounds like something straight out of a Mediaeval executioner’s book. But the procedure known as an FHNE is actually a well-recognised surgical treatment for certain conditions…
August 5, 2023 • 17 shares
How reliable are FIV/FeLV tests?
Cats
How reliable are FIV/FeLV tests?
Many cat owners will have heard of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV).  They are two serious viral diseases of cats, and both can cause suppression of the immune system, leading to an i…
August 5, 2023 • 14 shares
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