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Egg binding is a condition where a female egg laying animal is due to lay her eggs, but due to some sort of complication, is unable to do so. This…

The month of January is filled with self-reflection and great expectations for the year ahead. You’ve probably already indulged in setting your own personal targets and goals for 2019, but…

The festive season is upon us! As we look towards the big day, we’re piling our supermarket trolleys high with decadent desserts, ingredients for a hearty roast and scrumptious minced…

Many people with arthritis will attest that they feel more pain and stiffness during the colder months of the year and it is a condition which can affect our four-legged…

An evening of fireworks and fun, Bonfire Night is something that families across the UK look forward to every year! However, the flashing lights across the night sky and unfamiliar,…

  You may have heard myxomatosis referred to as “myxo” or “myxy”, it is caused by the myxoma virus.   Affected rabbits most commonly develop swellings to the eyes, nose…

Looking after pets (and wildlife) in hot weather We certainly have enjoyed a long and hot summer so far and the hot weather conditions are set to continue until the…

Fleas and Ticks and why it’s vital to treat your pets regularly to prevent illness or infestation Flea bites are just as itchy for our pets as they are for…

Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious viral disease that can result in a life-threatening illness. Parvovirus most severely affects the intestinal tract but also attacks the white blood cells, and…

CRGV – commonly referred to as Alabama Rot There’s been a fair amount of media coverage recently about a rising number of dogs affected by the life-threatening disease Alabama Rot.…

There are many different strains of Avian Influenza (or Bird Flu) that spread amongst our wild bird population. The first real mass media coverage of Bird Flu came with the…