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Drooling in Rabbits
Healthy rabbits don’t drool/dribble - if you notice your rabbit drooling, it’s likely that something is wrong. Often, the drooling itself isn’t obvious - keep a look out for wet fur and hair loss around their mouth and chin.
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Mouth pain in rabbits
Do you think you rabbit might have a painful mouth? Have they been grinding their teeth, rubbing their face, eating less than usual? The most common cause of a painful mouth is dental disease; but there are many other possible causes.
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Heatstroke in Rabbits
Heatstroke is a very serious condition that progresses quickly, and in severe cases, can cause death.
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Whelping – a guide to your dog giving birth
If you have a pregnant dog, it’s important to be well informed and prepared for her whelping to reduce the chance of problems.
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Cat labour – a guide to your cat giving birth
If you have a pregnant cat, it’s important to be well informed and prepared for her kittening to reduce the chance of problems.
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Legg Calvé Perthes disease in dogs
Legg-Perthes is a painful condition that causes the hip joint to crumble and collapse. Legg-Perthes affects young dogs and is most common in small breeds.
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Dacryocystitis in rabbits
Dacryocystitis in rabbits Overview Dacryocystitis is inflammation of the tear ducts (also known as the nasolacrimal ducts) Dacryocystitis is a common problem in pet rabbits, and can affect one or both sides. Weepy eyes are the most common sign of dacryocystitis. Treatment and outlook depends on the cause of dacryocystitis. A simple case is often easy to treat, but unfortunately, most cases…
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How to clean a dog’s ears
Always speak to your vet before cleaning your dog’s ears to make sure they don’t need any medication beforehand.
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Ear Cropping in Dogs
Ear cropping is a cruel and unnecessary mutilation that involves removing a dog’s earflaps to change how they look.
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Cushing’s Disease in dogs
Cushing’s disease is a condition caused by high levels of steroid in the body, normally produced in precise amounts by the adrenal glands.
