
Cherry Eye Dogs Guide
Cherry eye is the common name for the prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid, also called the nictitating membrane. Every dog has three eyelids: an…

Cherry eye is the common name for the prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid, also called the nictitating membrane. Every dog has three eyelids: an…

The term obligate carnivore gets thrown around a lot in pet nutrition circles, but it carries more weight than most people realise. Unlike dogs, who…

Plain cooked white rice is not toxic to cats and is commonly used by veterinarians as part of a bland diet to help settle an upset stomach. However, rice provides no meaningful nutrition for cats as obligate carnivores, and it should never become a regular part of their diet. It is a short-term dige…

It is easy to dismiss a round cat as simply well-fed and comfortable. Internet culture has done much to normalise — even celebrate — the image of the…

The feeding guide printed on a bag of kibble is a broad recommendation designed for an average dog of a given weight. The problem is that no dog is…

Cats spend between 30 and 50 per cent of their waking hours grooming, and for the vast majority of healthy domestic cats, this is sufficient. The…

It's 2am. You're deeply asleep. Then: thundering paws, a crash from the kitchen, something being knocked off a shelf, and the sound of a cat sprinting the full length of the hallway at maximum speed for absolutely no apparent reason. Welcome to the midnight crazies — and despite how it feels at that…

Most dog owners have wondered at some point whether their pet is carrying a few too many pounds. The trouble is that weight alone tells you very…

Leopard geckos (Eublepharis macularius) are one of the most widely kept reptile species in the world, and for many keepers they represent a first…

The British Shorthair is the archetypal British cat — stocky, plush-coated, dignified, and endearingly laid-back. With a history stretching back to the…

Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a lentivirus — a slow-acting retrovirus — that progressively weakens the immune system of infected cats. Often…

Cardiovascular disease is one of the most prevalent conditions in companion dogs. Estimates suggest that between 10% and 15% of all dogs seen in…

Taking your dog to the beach is one of summer's great pleasures — but across Europe, the reality is that most popular beaches restrict or prohibit dogs…

At any given time in a flea-infested home, only approximately 5% of the flea population is living on your pet. The other 95% — eggs, larvae, and pupae…

Joint disease is one of the leading causes of poor performance and early retirement in horses across Europe. Whether your horse is a competition sport…

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS), sometimes called CCDS or simply dog dementia, is a neurodegenerative disease that closely parallels…

Cooked salmon is one of the most nutritious foods you can share with your dog, packed with omega-3s and high-quality protein. But raw salmon carries a deadly parasite risk every dog owner must know.

If your cat is scratching the sofa, the doorframe, or the corner of the carpet, it can feel like deliberate misbehaviour. In reality, scratching is one…

Every month, millions of pet owners pay insurance premiums and receive nothing in return — because their pets stayed healthy. That is, of course, how…

If you share your home with a female dog, the question of whether — and when — to spay her is one you will face early. The answer used to feel…

A cat's breed shapes far more than its appearance. Temperament, activity levels, vocalisation, grooming requirements, and predisposition to specific…

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy — the abnormal thickening of the heart's muscular walls — is the most common heart disease in cats. In Maine Coons, the…

A routine blood test in pets is one of the most information-dense diagnostic tools available in veterinary medicine. From a sample often smaller than a…

A dog that barks, lunges, or snaps at strangers is one of the most stressful situations a pet owner can face. It is also one of the most common reasons…
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