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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.

All the things you need to consider for looking after your tortoise well

Any bird may be affected by Aspergillus species, but it is most commonly associated with birds of prey and with parrot species that are taking a seed-based diet.

The basics of looking after man's best friend.

Advice for dealing with bleeding blood feathers, which also applies to bleeding nails

Guinea-pigs are completely herbivorous and need a diet high in Vitamin C. All you need to know about creating the best diet for your guinea-pigs.

Signs and symptoms of poisoning, common toxins and what to do if you think your pet has been exposed to a poison

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

Tips for treating minor wounds, such as cuts and grazes, at home.

Answers to questions you may have about pet euthanasia and how we can help

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.

Although we cannot walk you through the specifics of surgery here, we can give you an idea of what we are talking about with certain terminology, how we decide when to perform surgery, and what some of the common risks are.

Megabacteria is actually a yeast organism called Macrorhabdus ornithogaster, or avian gastric yeast.

Psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD) is a disease of parrot species that is lifelong and carries wide implications for the health of the affected bird, as well as those sharing the environment both at the time and in the future.

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

Diabetes mellitus is an extremely common condition in cats, people and various other species – it can affect dogs, rodents, birds and many more.