Pets aren’t limited to just dogs and cats. Many exotic species, including birds, are becoming more and more popular as people branch out from the furry to the feathery. Just like dogs and cats, birds sometimes get sick a…

It isn’t uncommon in nature or in pets to see animals pair bond. But can dogs be gay? Most of the time the natural hormones involved create bonds between male and females with the need to pass on their blood lines and re…

Along with steroids and antibiotics, painkillers are one of the most common groups of drugs given to dogs by vets. One you may have heard of or even had prescribed for your dog is tramadol. But did you know that there is…

Guinea pigs are brilliant pets. They are loving, gentle and often make a great first pet. They do, however, have complex husbandry needs. This includes essential minerals within their diets, having other Guinea pigs as c…

It’s cold and flu season, and it’s important to stay healthy, wash your hands regularly and protect others. And just like us, pets can also get ‘colds’ too. Rabbits are no exception (though we wouldn’t expect them to was…

Just like in people, your dog breathes through a windpipe (trachea) composed of a stack of rings made of cartilage. If you run your finger down the front of your own neck, you may feel the subtle bumps of your own cartil…