As a self-confessed cat fanatic, it may not be surprising that I find the social structure of cats to be fascinating; but these complex and dynamic relationships are hugely important to understand. Cats are territorial,…

Pet rats are inquisitive social creatures who enjoy exploring their surroundings and foraging for food. It is not uncommon to see your rat grooming, using their hands and feet to clean their fur or remove debris after fe…

Veterinary care has come a long way since the days of old. Many injuries and illnesses that were previously difficult to treat are now routine. Orthopaedic surgery is a great example of this. However, orthopaedics is oft…

Small, cute and fluffy. Sounds like a great choice for a pet, right? Degus are small, social and vocal little rodents. They are a member of the Octodontidae family; they're closely related to the more commonly known Guin…

Obesity is increasingly common in our let dogs. But just as in humans, simple diets are difficult to stick to, and often fail to keep the weight off. In this blog, we’ll be having a look at specialised weight loss diets,…

Moose was a pretty sorry sight when he ambled through the waiting room door with his owner Mr Brown. His left eye was held tightly closed and a watery discharge matted the whole of the left side of his face. When he trie…