Guinea pigs are members of the rodent family, and are popular pets in the UK. If cared for correctly guinea pigs are reasonably robust animals; however, as with any pet, they can sometimes succumb to illness. Sore eyes a…

Constantly trying to urinate, straining and passing blood in urine? Is it an infection or does my dog have stones? It could be both! Let me explain why. Bladder stones (or uroliths) are mineral formations that precipitat…

Have you ever wondered how much water your cat should be drinking? If you have recently got a new kitten you may be particularly unsure as to what’s normal and what’s not! Let’s explore a bit further about what you can e…

The question of vaccinations in recent years has sparked a remarkable amount of debate and controversy. This is across both the human and animal worlds. During the last year, vaccinations have received much wider attenti…

Having a puppy is such an exciting time! There is so much to think about, and so many decisions to make. Neutering, training classes, insurance, vaccinations – and of course, the big one – diet! What you feed your puppy…

They are vermin - smelly and dirty animals!  These are some of the misconceptions people have about rats as pets. Let's be honest, rats have a bad reputation. But in this article, we will look at why they actually make…