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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 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.

Going to the vets can be a worrying time; whether that is because your pet is sick, or they are nervous in the practice for their general health checks.  This can be made easier for both you and your pet if you have a go…

Billy, a seven year old tabby mixed-breed cat, was a little overweight and led a quiet but very contented life. And, despite the odd day when he had slightly loose stools or brought up the food that he bolted down too qu…

Do you sometimes feel stressed, unwell, or tired and not want a kiss or a cuddle, preferring a little quiet time or maybe to settle down with a bath and a book after a long day? It’s easy (most of the time!) to communica…

Puberty… an awkward topic of conversation. It’s the time in an animal’s life when they become sexually mature and their thoughts turn towards mating. But how do we know if a cat has started puberty? What should you be lo…