VetBabble

So, you’re thinking about getting a dog? According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, over 37% of US households have dogs, so why not own a dog yourself?

Inactivity and obesity can lead to a higher risk of diabetes. We explore the causes of feline diabetes and give advice to help lower the risk for your cat.

Our four-legged friends are just as much a part of our family as the two-legged variety. Here are a few tips on how to include them in your Christmas celebrations.

We explore the common causes of arthritis in cats and methods for ensuring your feline senior citizen remains comfortable and pain free.

Finding out your dog has hip dysplasia raises many questions. How is it treated? Will your dog spend their life in pain? Here is what you need to know.

We all know cats are not good water drinkers. They always seem to be hovering right on the brink of dehydration. We have some tips to get them drinking water.

Cats like any species use body language to communicate. In the cat world, to stare is to incite confrontation.

Many of us have an ordinary old domestic shorthair, but if you are looking for something a little different, here are a few of the more rare and unusual breeds out there.

This fun-loving, high energy scent hound is a great family pet and always eager to train and play.

Dogs love to eat. The problem is that some of your favourite foods are simply no good for your canine companion's health or wellbeing.

We explore the health risks associated with obesity in cats and offer some useful tips for improving your cat's health and wellbeing.

Toys and puzzles stave off boredom by encouraging your bird to stretch their wings and take in some much needed mental exercise.

There's no getting around it, birds are messy. However, keeping the bird's home clean is your responsibility. But it doesn't need to be difficult.

If your dog is coughing, has a runny nose, or is slightly off-colour, you may be inclined to think they have a cold. However, the human cold is not contagious to dogs. So the short answer is no, your dog doesn't have a cold.

Allergies to cats are far more common than allergies to dogs. We discuss breeds allergy sufferers should steer clear of and which ones are hypoallergenic.