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Respiratory disease is a horrible and distressing, and one of the most common causes of death in pet rats. Many rat lovers have lost a pet rat due to respiratory problems, despite having seen their vet and tried various medications. Read more...
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There comes a time in any pet's life where organs start to fail and health deteriorates. More and more, owners are realising the benefits of regular screening to diagnose and treat problems early, before they become life threatening. Here we look at some of the common diseases in older animals. Read more...
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Worms in pets are rarely fatal, but they are one of the most unpleasant ailments from an owners perspective. They can cause weight loss, vomiting & diarrhea, and some can even be transmitted to humans. Read more...
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Kidney failure is one of the most common causes of death in cats. While it is generally non curable, there are medications and diets available that can significantly extend life expectancy for many of these cats. Read more...
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Skin lumps are very common in dogs. There are a whole range of possible scenarios that can present as a lump on the skin. Tumors are probably the most common of these, but two thirds of them are benign and therefore merely cosmetic. Read more...
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Rabbits have been popular pets for centuries, and live on average to about 5 years old. They are usually very docile creatures but, if cornered, frightened or frustrated, can get nervous and will bite or 'attack' you by scrabbling with their front paws. Read more...
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The bitch will give birth approximately 9 weeks from when she first starts standing for the male dog or 8 weeks from when she stops standing for the male dog. Counting from breeding dates can be a fairly inaccurate method to determining a due date. Read more...
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Lyme Disease is a disease caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi. The disease can affect dogs, cats, horses, cattle, birds, wild animals, and people. White-tailed deer and white-footed mice appear to be natural carriers. Read more...
