Maintaining good liver health is vital for an animal’s general health and recovery. The liver plays an important role in the body and has a wide variety of functions, including filtering the blood from the digestive tract before passing it to the rest of the body. The liver also detoxifies...

Getting a new pet is an exciting time, but it’s important as their new owner that you help to settle them into their new environment without any stress. Whether you rescue a pet or decide to get a puppy or kitten, new pets are full on additions to your home...

During colder months, it can be tempting to hibernate at home with your four-legged friend, especially during current stressful times. However, exercising your dog during winter months is important to keep them active and healthy. Even a short walk or run around a park or garden can help with mobility...

By Emma Purnell, RVN Cert.Nut. Rabbits are very unlike cats and dogs; they are a prey species which means their body language and behaviour can be different and seem unusual. They are quiet animals so reading their body language and ear position can give us an insight into how they feel....

We all hope that our pets will have a long and healthy life. Unfortunately, like humans, some dogs and cats can experience a decline in cognitive function as they age. Dementia in pets is also known as Cognitive Dysfunction, a cognitive disorder in dogs associated with effects similar to those...

With summer behind us and the dark nights starting to creep in, autumn brings with it many challenges for pets and their owners. As well as cooler weather, autumn also sees the start of the fireworks season and Halloween, which can both prove to be stressful for many pets. It’s...

Kidneys carry out many important tasks in your pet’s body. Kidneys help to balance certain substances in the blood and filter out the body’s waste as urine. They maintain normal concentrations of salt and water in the body. They also help to control blood pressure, aid in calcium metabolism and...

At this time of year, pet owners may notice behaviour changes in their pets due to a number of reasons such as bonfire night. Here Trainer and Behaviourist at Agria Pet Insurance, Carolyn Menteith, shares insight into how to support anxious pets following lockdown and the type of behaviour changes...

Arthritis in dogs is a common health issue with a reported 1.2 million dogs in the UK thought to suffer with the disease. The degenerative disease is mostly seen in older dogs, but can also affect younger dogs active dogs or as a result of an injury. There are some...

By Emma Purnell, RVN Cert.Nut Degus are becoming more popular and can be fun and sociable pets but have some very specific care requirements. The degu is a rodent, fairly closely related to the guinea pig and the chinchilla. They can live until 8-9 years of age when cared for correctly...