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Hyperthyroidism in cats
Hyperthyroidism is a condition that causes one or both thyroid glands to become enlarged and overactive. The majority of cases are caused by harmless swellings.
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Dog neutering: a guide to castration and spaying
Neutering’ is an operation to remove the testicles or ovaries from a dog. Most dogs can be neutered from 6 months old.
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Ear problems in dogs
A sore ear is not something to ignore. Ear problems can be very painful and need vet treatment to cure and find the cause.
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Itchy skin in cats
Scratching is normal for cats, but sometimes they can seem a bit itchier than normal and may need to see a vet.
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Lump monitoring chart
Don't ignore lumps on your pet! If your vet has advised monitoring your pet for lumps, use our lump monitoring chart to check existing lumps on your cat or dog.
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Glaucoma in dogs
Glaucoma (high pressure inside the eye) is a very painful condition that often causes blindness, especially if it’s left untreated.
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Painful mouth in a dog
Dogs with sore mouths often eat on one side of their face, eat less or, if the pain is severe, they may stop eating completely.
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Infectious Hepatitis (Adenovirus) in dogs
Infectious hepatitis is a serious disease also known as ‘canine adenovirus’ or ‘Rubarth’s Disease’. It affects the liver and other major organs causing a range of symptoms. Your dog can catch infectious hepatitis from contact with an infected dog, or somewhere an infected dog has been.
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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’.
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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.
