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What to do if your pet has a seizure
It can be very distressing to watch your pet have a seizure. Follow our steps to keep your pet safe until it finishes.
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Noise phobias in dogs
Dogs are very sensitive to noise and can hear much more than us. As a result, even quiet noises can be scary for them, and noise phobias are common.
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How to take veterinary photos of your pet
Phone and video consultations are on the rise, and photos are becoming an important part of having an appointment with your vet. This page explains how to take useful pictures for your vet to look at.
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Limping in rabbits
If your rabbit is limping it is usually a sign of something serious.
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Obesity in cats
Vets estimate that over a third of cats in the UK are overweight. An overweight cat is at risk of health problems and a shorter lifespan.
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Hypothyroidism in dogs
Hypothyroidism is a lack of thyroid hormones due to underactive thyroid glands. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include weight gain, low energy, and fur loss (alopecia).
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Obesity in rabbits
A third of pet rabbits in the UK are overweight. Overweight rabbits are at risk of health problems and a shorter lifespan.
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Distemper in dogs
Distemper is a disease caused by a virus. The virus spreads easily between dogs. It causes a wide range of symptoms including a cough, runny eyes and nose, diarrhoea, high temperature, thickened pads, tremors and fits.
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Dog constipation
Always contact your vet if your dog is struggling to poo, as the cause may need to be investigated and treated.
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Gastroenteritis (stomach upset) in dogs
Gastroenteritis is a general term for a stomach and gut upsets. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea and gut pain.
