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Witnessing an animal having seizures can be a distressing experience, especially if it is happening for the first time or you are seeing it for the first time.

Reptiles come in all shapes and sizes and their diets are very specific to the species. It is very important that you correctly identify your species so that you can feed them correctly.

For most eye injuries, it is recommended that you seek veterinary care as even minor injuries can lead to loss of vision. However, there are steps you can carry out at home to provide first aid or treat simple problems (such as dirt in the eyes).

Pet passport or Animal Health Certificate? It's complicated.

Everything you need to think about when looking after lizards

Essentials for keeping gerbils, mice, rats and hamsters happy and healthy - diet, housing, enrichment, company, exercise and care

All the basic information you need to have happy and healthy terrapins and turtles

When you have a sick pet, it may be that we suggest some diagnostic tests to try to confirm or rule out certain conditions. Diagnostic imaging is one of the options, depending on the case.

Herpes viruses belong to an enormous family of DNA viruses – there are over 100 different strains and they affect most species.

In this video, vet Charlotte gives a practical demonstration of how to brush your pet's teeth.

When feeding parrots, it should be noted that they come from many different parts of the world and their natural diet will vary between species

Why brushing it's important to brush your pet's teeth, and how to go about it

Burns and what to do

If you're planning to take your pet abroad, you need to be well prepared.

Applying a poultice can be a useful way of removing small foreign bodies from paws – for example grass seeds, thorns and splinters.

Pet dental care and oral health are key to keeping them happy and healthy. The right diet, water and enrichment can help, as can daily brushing (species-dependent!)