Giardia
Giardia is a one-celled parasitic species classified as a protozoa. Giardia is sometimes confused with "worms" because the organisms invade the gastrointestinal tract and can cause diarrhoea. Most dogs that are infected [...]
Common rabbit diseases
There are some common diseases and problems seen in rabbits that can be prevented by ensuring you have an understanding of what a healthy rabbit requires and the subtle signs that can [...]
Baby magpies – when and when not to rescue
Baby magpies leave the nest before their tail feathers have grown. They live on the ground and are fed and protected (often by swooping) by the parents during the day and are [...]
Flea allergy in dogs
Flea bite hypersensitivity is a common cause of a severely itchy skin disease in cats and dogs. The itch is caused by an allergic reaction to the flea's saliva which the flea injects [...]
Cataracts
What is a cataract? Inside the eye is a lens that focuses light on the back of the eye or the retina. Vision occurs at the retina. The structure of the eye [...]
When to visit the vet
We often get phone calls from clients who are concerned about the symptoms their pet are showing, but are unsure whether it is a sign of something more sinister or if things [...]