
Gut Microbiome Testing Pets What Tests Can Cannot Tell You
The gut microbiome — the vast community of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms inhabiting the digestive tract — has become one of the most…

The gut microbiome — the vast community of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms inhabiting the digestive tract — has become one of the most…

Walk into any pet shop and you will find entire aisles devoted to the choice between wet and dry dog food. The sheer variety is bewildering, and the…

If you have ever settled down on the sofa only to find your cat rhythmically pushing their paws in and out against your lap, you have witnessed…

The age at which a dog becomes a senior is not the same for every breed. Size plays a significant role: smaller breeds tend to age more slowly and are…

A pre-existing condition is any illness, injury, or symptom that your pet showed signs of before your insurance policy began — or during any waiting…

Studies conducted across European veterinary practices estimate that between 39 and 52 per cent of pet cats are overweight or obese. Despite being so…

Dogs explore the world with their noses and mouths, which makes them vulnerable to ingesting substances that can cause serious harm. Poisoning is one…

Environmental allergies — known medically as atopic dermatitis or canine atopy — are the most common allergic skin disease in dogs in Europe. They…

For decades, feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) was one of the most heartbreaking diagnoses a cat owner could receive. A progressive, invariably fatal…

Seeing your dog develop bald patches can be alarming, and rightfully so — focal or patchy alopecia (the medical term for hair loss) is rarely a…

Diabetes mellitus in cats is considerably more common than many owners realise. It is estimated to affect between 1 in 100 and 1 in 200 cats, with…

The Rottweiler is one of the oldest herding breeds, with roots stretching back to the Roman Empire. Roman legions drove cattle across the Alps using…

Ask most people how long a goldfish lives and they'll say "a year or two." Ask a competitive koi breeder or a dedicated aquarist and you'll get a very…

No animal has accompanied humanity on a longer journey than the dog. Long before we domesticated cattle, horses or cats, before we built the first…

Cats are creatures of habit, and disruptions to their environment or routine can trigger significant stress. Common causes include moving house, the…

The Oriental Shorthair is a cat of extremes — extreme elegance, extreme intelligence, and extreme vocal expression. Closely related to the Siamese, the…

Omega-3 fatty acids are a family of polyunsaturated fats. For dogs, the most relevant members are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid…

Walk into any pet shop or browse online retailers and you will find hundreds of supplements marketed specifically at senior dogs. Joint support,…

If you are planning to travel abroad with your dog from the UK, the rules that apply are significantly different from those that existed before Brexit.…

Overgrown nails are one of the most common and preventable welfare issues in pet dogs. When nails grow too long, they press against the floor with each…

It is a question many cat owners ask when their pet shows interest in whatever is on the plate. Cheese smells strongly, which appeals to cats'…

A dog's coat is not static—it is a continuously renewed biological structure that depends on a steady supply of specific nutrients to grow correctly.…

Sweet itch — known clinically as Culicoides hypersensitivity or summer seasonal recurrent dermatitis — is an allergic skin condition triggered by…

Glaucoma is a condition in which the pressure inside the eye — the intraocular pressure (IOP) — rises to a level that damages the optic nerve and…
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