Of all the infectious diseases in dogs, parvovirus is the one that most owners will have heard of. This serious infection causes severe gastrointestinal signs and can even be fatal for some affected dogs - and there are…

Answering the question simply, yes, feral cats can sometimes be rehomed, although this is dependent on different factors, including life stage, temperament and overall health. For those adult cats who have never lived wi…

Being a small holder or a hobby farmer is challenging work but can show tremendous benefits.  As a small holder or a hobby farmer, you do have a responsibility to use wormers in the most efficient and cost-effective…

Rabbits can make great pets, for young and old alike. There are many different breeds of rabbit out there in all shapes and sizes with the largest being the Flemish Giant, which averages over twice the weight of the most…

Distemper virus in dogs, a condition that vets routinely vaccinate for. However, it doesn’t hit the headlines as much as some of the other doggy diseases like parvovirus and leptospirosis. Does this mean that it’s no lon…

In my last article, we discussed the deadly viral disease Parvovirus. We looked at what the disease does to dogs, how it is diagnosed and treated, and how it can be prevented. We also asked whether cases of Parvovirus we…