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Bad breath in cats

While we may not expect our cats to have breath as fresh as ours, if they have really smelly breath it could be the sign of an underlying medical problem.

Weepy eyes in rabbits

Your rabbit’s eyes should look shiny and clear. Weepy eyes are often a sign of a problem.

Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV)

Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV) is a serious disease that attacks the immune system and causes cancers such as lymphoma and leukaemia.

Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID’s) are a group of medicines used to fight inflammation. They reduce high temperatures, heat, swelling and pain.

Cruciate ligament damage in dogs

If one of the cruciate ligaments is damaged the knee joint becomes wobbly and this is usually very painful. The most common way for a dog to damage a cruciate ligament is by jumping, skidding, twisting or turning awkwardly.

Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) in dogs

GDV ‘Gastric Dilatation Volvulus’ means a stomach that has bloated and twisted. GDV is a painful, life-threatening emergency that often develops over the period of just a few minutes.

Conjunctivitis in cats

Conjunctivitis happens when the conjunctiva becomes inflamed and cases red, itchy, painful and weepy eyes.

Conjunctivitis in dogs

Conjunctivitis is a symptom not a condition. It means inflammation (swelling) of the ‘conjunctiva’. Conjunctivitis can be caused by many different conditions but nearly always causes red, itchy, weepy eyes.

Ringworm in dogs

Despite its name, ringworm is not a worm; it’s a fungal infection of the skin. It’s also known as ‘dermatophytosis’.

Ringworm in cats