Do you ever get that feeling that someone is watching you, only to discover that it’s your cat who is fixing you with an unwavering stare? Or does your cat seem to ‘zone out’ and fixate on a random wall for periods of ti…

Hyperthyroidism, (the term for an overactive thyroid gland, producing excessive amounts of thyroid hormone) is the most common endocrine (hormonal) disease of cats, usually affecting middle-aged to older cats. It is more…

Have you ever seen your dog cocking his head to look at you? Or does your dog do it all the time? These can be normal - and endearing! - ways for a dog to communicate. But the can also sometimes mean something’s wrong th…

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…