To keep your guinea pig happy and healthy, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. Guinea pigs have teeth that continue to grow for most of their lives, they digest their food using hind-gut fermentation and they stress easily.
Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV) is a highly contagious virus that can be prevented by correctly vaccinating your cat.
Parrots on a diet of primarily sunflower seed or peanuts will frequently suffer from severe malnutrition.
This is caused when a reptile does not have enough calcium or vitamin D3 in the diet, does not receive enough exposure to ultraviolet (UVB) light or has too much phosphorus in the diet.
There are 150 different species of Chameleons, with most species living in Africa and Madagascar. However, they can also be found in Spain, Arabian Peninsula, India and Sri Lanka.
Canine Distemper Virus is a highly contagious virus, which is mainly transmitted between dogs via close contact. This virus is a Morbillivirus, closely related to the measles virus in humans.
IBD is a disease that causes neurological signs in snakes belonging to the families Boidae (Boas) and Pythonidae (Pythons).
Many dogs suffer from an itchy skin. This itchiness can be triggered by a variety of causes. It is very important to follow a stepwise approach to eliminate the possible causes of the itching.
A veterinary visit should be relaxing and not be scary for your pet. Anxiety can have negative effects on an already sick pet.
Psittacine Beak and Feather disease is a highly contagious viral disease occurring in birds. Cockatoos, African Grey parrots, Senegal or Meyer Parrots, Ring Neck Parakeets, and Lovebirds are very susceptible.
Everyone wants to feed their pet a wholesome and appealing diet. Feeding every day, the same pelleted food is often seen as boring for the pet. A popular trend is to feed raw, meat-based diets. It is important to carefully weigh the advantages and disadvantages.
To keep your pet rabbit happy and healthy, you should keep an eye on your rabbit. Rabbits are very special pets, while their teeth continue to grow for most of their lives, they digest their food using hind- gut fermentation and they stress easily.
In our practice, we strive to give your pet a fear free experience. Anxiety can have negative effects on an already sick pet. Therefore, it is important to read the following steps to see how you can help to reduce your pet’s stress.
Many plants can result in life threatening situations if your pet consumes them. In this article the most common South African plants are discussed.
Parvo virus infection, commonly called “katgriep,” is a disease of dogs. This virus affects the intestinal tract and causes vomiting, diarrhoea, and decreased ability to fight infection. Puppies are especially susceptible to contract the Parvo virus.
Did you know that there is a number of everyday human foods that can result in life-threatening situations if your pet consumes them? We have compiled a list for you to be aware of what to keep away from your furry friend and who knows, you might just save their life.
A veterinary visit for a cat is often very stressful to both the cat and its owner. It is not easy to try to wrangle a cat into a carrier. These tips will help you to give your cat to relax and make the trip to the veterinarian a breeze.
Vaccinations are of critical importance in your pet’s lifetime, through providing protection against highly contagious diseases, often fatal diseases. This article discusses why you should immunise your pet.