Your pet is in hospital, and the vet has recommended that they need to have a drip (intravenous fluids) to rehydrate them. This sounds like a great idea. So why is that simple bag of fluid a prescription medicine? After…

Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) is a genetic and progressive disease of dogs which sadly leads to blindness over a period of time. PRA can be diagnosed in any dog breed. However there are certain breeds which are more…

Choosing a food suitable for your cat can be confusing. The choice is seemingly endless, with hundreds of different types, brands, textures and flavours available. Cats are carnivores, and so protein is an important part…

Having any animal can be a huge commitment, especially when they are an exotic species. If you’re planning on having an exotic pet, you should conduct plenty of research before purchasing the animal. Snakes are fascinati…

Euthanasia means the painless ending of a patient’s life to end their suffering. It can be a very hard topic to talk about. But as pet owners, it’s very likely to be something that we experience. Cats in particular can b…

In a previous article, we looked at some of the new drugs that have recently become available for treating FIP in cats.  Feline Infectious Peritonitis in cats is traditionally considered a largely incurable and fata…