Did you know that eight out of ten cats over the age of three have tooth or gum problems? For a species that are fickle when it comes to human contact, getting your mitts on your moggy’s teeth can leave many with scratch adorned forearms. However, the oral hygiene of cats must be kept an […]
Worm infestations can be common among untreated dogs, as worms may be transmitted in a variety of ways. For example some other parasites such as mosquitoes and fleas may pass worms to formerly uninfected animals. In addition to this, dogs coming into contact with the faeces of infected animals can also be enough to transit […]
Psittacosis, also known as “parrot fever” is a bacterial infection which is capable of passing to humans (technically known as a “zoonotic” infection). Despite the alternative name psittacosis is not found solely in parrots; a large number of other bird species are also capable of carrying the disease including pigeons and poultry. It is believed […]
Guinea pigs are one of the most endearing small pets. They seldom bite, they rarely get ill and they are both clean and quiet. Indeed, normally the only sound you will hear from your pet is a wonderful “churring” or squeaking when he or she realizes that food is on its way. However, despite the […]
Many dog owners consider their part an important part of their family; in many ways they’re almost human and we frequently treat them as such. Just one element of this is that many dog owners like to share their own food with their dog, whether that’s a little titbit off their plate at dinner time […]