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Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD)
RHD is also known as VHD, RVHD or ‘Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease’. RHD is caused by a virus, it causes severe symptoms and often death.
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Respiratory infections/snuffles in rabbits
‘Snuffles’ is the word we use to describe a respiratory (nose, throat or chest) infection in a rabbit. This article focuses on the two most common causes of snuffles in rabbits: ‘Pasteurella’ and ‘Bordetella’.
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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.
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First aid for cuts and grazes
What to do if your pet has a graze or cut
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Fleas on dogs
Fleas are tiny insects that live on dogs, cats and in your home. They are much more common in the summer months (April - September).
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Dementia in Dogs: Cognitive Dysfunction
Cognitive dysfunction (‘doggy dementia’) is a condition that can develop in some dogs as their brain ages. The cause isn’t fully understood, but it’s known to be made worse by changes such as a build-up of a harmful protein (beta amyloid), and poor blood flow.
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Dry eye in dogs
Dry eye is a condition that stops your dog producing tears and causes dry, painful eyes.
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Cat Asthma
Read about symptoms and causes of asthma in cats, as well as treatment for cat asthma and how to help your cat accept an inhaler.
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Pancreatitis in dogs
Pancreatitis is a condition that causes the pancreas to becomes very inflamed. Pancreatitis can range from being mild to very severe.
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Giardia in dogs
Giardia is a very small parasite that attacks the lining of the guts and causes diarrhoea.
