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If your cat has a life-limiting illness and has reached the end of their treatment journey, palliative care may improve their comfort prior to the end of their life. The goal of palliative care should not be the extensio…

This is the final article in VetHelpDirect’s series on the five animal welfare needs. This article is looking at the need for our pets to be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease and why this isn’t always ve…

Bengal cats have a striking appearance. They are bred to look like a small leopard, and with their athletic build and beautiful coat pattern, they definitely turn heads.  They inherited their exotic looks from the A…

Finding out that your furry friend needs surgery can be an overwhelming experience for any owner. There are lots of uncertainties that can cause extra worry. While an ex lap is a big operation, being clued up on what goe…

There is a wide range of helminths (parasitic worms) including roundworms (nematodes), tapeworms (cestodes) and even flukes (trematodes) that can infect dogs and cats in Europe. Commonly we hear about intestinal worms su…

Guinea pigs can make great family pets. They are small, affectionate and very chatty! They are interesting to watch as they have great personalities and show a number of unique behaviours. One of these behaviours is lick…