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Ageing changes in a cat or dog can be easy to dismiss as “just getting old”. Sleeping longer, losing weight, drinking more, panting, becoming unsettled or…
Mobility problems can develop gradually or appear suddenly. A dog may stop climbing stairs, a cat may avoid jumping onto the sofa, or an older pet may struggle…
A cat-fight injury can look like a tiny puncture, yet the damage beneath the fur may be much deeper. Cats have sharp, narrow teeth that push bacteria into…
Kennel cough is a contagious respiratory illness that can affect dogs after contact with other dogs. It is often associated with boarding kennels, daycare,…
An indoor lifestyle lowers many everyday risks for cats and dogs, but it cannot eliminate the possibility of escape. A door left open during a delivery, a…
A sprain can make an active dog suddenly reluctant to walk, climb stairs or play. The injury may involve stretched or torn ligaments around a joint, and…
A veterinary ultrasound can seem like a procedure that belongs in a bright clinic, surrounded by machines and unfamiliar smells. In reality, a trained mobile…
Fish live in their water in the same way people live in the air around them. A tank can look sparkling clean while containing invisible levels of ammonia,…
A safe outdoor enclosure for your rabbit should provide fresh air, exercise and enrichment without exposing your pet to predators, extreme weather, toxic…
Vaccinations protect dogs from serious diseases, including parvovirus, canine cough and leptospirosis. Most dogs experience little more than tenderness or…