What to feed your pet for optimal health
Plant-based diets have become increasingly popular among pet owners who want to align their companion animals' eating habits with their own values. For dogs, the science is nuanced but evolving. For cats, the situation is fundamentally different — and considerably more dangerous. Understanding why r…
As vegan and plant-based diets have moved into the mainstream across Europe, a growing number of pet owners are asking whether their values about food…
Cats age more gradually than dogs, and veterinary organisations divide the later life stages into several categories. Cats aged between seven and ten…
The three most commonly kept tortoise species in the UK — Hermann's tortoise (Testudo hermanni), the Spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca), and the…
You pick up a bag of dog or cat food and see phrases like "Complete and Balanced," "Premium," "Natural," and "With Real Chicken" splashed across the…
Walk into any pet store and you'll face a wall of choices: pâtés, chunks in gravy, kibble in a dozen shapes and flavors. The wet vs dry cat food debate is one of the most common questions cat owners bring to veterinary offices, and the answer is more nuanced than most food packaging suggests. Let's …
Arthritis in dogs is not just a condition of old age, and it is certainly not something dogs simply have to endure. Canine osteoarthritis is a progressive, painful joint disease with a well-established pathophysiology, validated diagnostic tools, and an expanding range of effective treatments. The p…
Raw feeding for dogs — often referred to as BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food or Bones and Raw Food) — involves feeding dogs uncooked meat,…
Ear mites are among the most common external parasites affecting cats, particularly in younger animals and those with outdoor access. The culprit in…
Periodontal disease is the most common clinical condition diagnosed in adult dogs — and by the age of three, studies suggest that more than 80 per cent…
Many dogs become anxious around loud noises, but noise phobia is far more than a simple startle response. It is a clinical condition characterised by…
Unlike humans, dogs cannot sweat efficiently through their skin. They regulate body temperature almost entirely through panting, which becomes…
Switching your dog to a senior formula feels like a milestone — one that's often accompanied by more vet visits, a slower pace on walks, and a grey…
Ferrets are obligate carnivores — and they take this designation even more seriously than cats. Every aspect of their physiology is adapted for a diet…
Canaries have been kept as companion birds for over 500 years, valued above all for their song. Yet despite generations of selective breeding, canaries…
Few things are more alarming — or more mortifying — than watching your dog eat poop. Whether it's their own stool, another dog's, or cat feces from the…
Dogs are omnivores capable of meeting their nutritional needs from plant-based sources — but only when diets are carefully formulated to meet AAFCO…
Leopard geckos (Eublepharis macularius) have been captive-bred for over 50 years, making them one of the most well-understood reptile species in the…
Rabbits absolutely love bananas. That creamy sweetness is irresistible to most bunnies, and watching a rabbit enthusiastically devour a piece of banana…
The question of whether dogs can eat a vegetarian or vegan diet sits at the intersection of animal nutrition science, ethical lifestyle choices and…
Getting a guinea pig's diet right is one of the most important things you can do for their long-term health. Cavies have highly specific nutritional…
Dandruff in dogs — medically known as seborrhea — is the excessive shedding of dead skin cells, usually visible as white or grey flakes on your dog's…
Cherry eye is the informal name for prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid (nictitating membrane). Dogs — unlike humans — possess a third eyelid, a…
The pancreas serves two vital functions in the body: it produces digestive enzymes that break down food in the small intestine, and it secretes insulin…
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