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Limping and stiffness in cats
There can be lots of causes of limping and stiffness in older cats, but arthritis is usually the most common cause.
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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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How To Remove a Tick From A Dog Or Cat
It’s important to remove ticks carefully, and with the right equipment, so no part of it gets left behind.
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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.
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Eye problems in cats - an overview
Cats can suffer from a variety of different eye conditions, like injuries and infections. Read our vets advice on common eye problems in Cats.
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Mange (sarcoptes mite) in dogs
Mange is a skin condition caused by a mite called ‘Sarcoptes’. Mange is highly contagious, often caught by contact with an infected dog or fox.
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Aural Haematoma in cats
An aural haematoma is a blood blister that forms inside the ear flap when a blood vessel bursts. They often form because your cat has been shaking their head or scratching their ear.
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Itchy skin in dogs
Scratching is common in all dogs, however there are many reasons they may have itchier skin than usual.
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Stained fur (saliva staining) in dogs
Has your dog developed brown, pink or orange patches of fur? On their feet? Around their mouth or eyes? In an area that they lick a lot?
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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.
