Baby magpies – when and when not to rescue
Baby magpies leave the nest before their tail feathers have grown. They live on the ground and are fed and protected (often by swooping) by the parents during the day and are [...]
Asthma – Feline Bronchial Disease
Feline Bronchial Disease is also known as feline asthma, allergic airway disease, chronic bronchitis, allergic bronchitis or feline chronic small airway disease. These terms all describe a condition where the airways in [...]
First aid tips
Have you ever suspected your pet may be suffering from an injury and you weren't sure what to do? Bleeding skin, broken bone, eye injury, convulsion, obstruction, choking and not sure [...]
Bladder stones in dogs
Bladder stones can form in dogs just like they do in humans. The stones themselves (uroliths or calculi) can be described as rock-like collections of minerals that form in the urinary bladder. [...]
Heart disease – dilated cardiomyopathy
The heart has four chambers. The upper chambers are called atria (auricles). One chamber is called an atrium, and the lower chambers are called ventricles. In addition to the upper and lower [...]
Motor vehicle accidents – road accidents involving pets
Pets do not show pain as we humans do and often try to hide pain, illness and discomfort as a self defense mechanism. If you know or suspect your pet has been [...]