Small, cute and fluffy. Sounds like a great choice for a pet, right? Degus are small, social and vocal little rodents. They are a member of the Octodontidae family; they're closely related to the more commonly known Guin…

Obesity is increasingly common in our let dogs. But just as in humans, simple diets are difficult to stick to, and often fail to keep the weight off. In this blog, we’ll be having a look at specialised weight loss diets,…

Moose was a pretty sorry sight when he ambled through the waiting room door with his owner Mr Brown. His left eye was held tightly closed and a watery discharge matted the whole of the left side of his face. When he trie…

Ticks are spider-like small parasites that suck blood from other animals. They have eight legs, with an egg-shaped body that will become larger and darker when filled with blood. Ticks are not like fleas as they do not f…

Fever in cats can happen for a variety of reasons. In this article, we will discuss the most common symptoms, as well as some common causes of fever in cats. We will also discuss what you as pet owners can do to help you…

A cat castrate is a routine procedure in the practice that involves the surgical removal of the testicles. When you first have a new cat and he’s “entire” (still has his testicles) this will be a common question asked by…