VetBabble

The trend toward holistic, more natural pet diets seems intuitively better for our pets. But is it safe and what are the pros and cons of these raw diets?

Ferrets are just one of 30 animal species who are susceptible to heartworm infections. What you can do to prevent it and how to treat it once you have the diagnosis.

Are you ready for a pet bird? It's an important question and one you need to know the answer to before you bring a new feathered friend into your family.

Ferrets are inquisitive pets and have an amazing capacity for learning. We share the basics of how to train a ferret to sit, shake paws and more.

Whilst worms in cats are mostly invisible, keeping your feline companion worm free is an absolute must for their ongoing health and wellbeing.

Keeping your dog clean and well-groomed is about much more than just looking and smelling good. It’s about keeping your dog healthy too.

There are many reasons a cat may drink and pee more, of which the chart toppers are kidney or liver disease, overactive thyroid glands, and sugar diabetes. But thirst can occur for other reasons, not all of which are worrying.

Click training makes copious use of positive reinforcement, as opposed to alpha dog training, which utilizes aggressive techniques in order to show a dog who’s boss.

Ferrets are the remarkable, card-carrying comedians of the animal kingdom. Naturally playful, curious, and affectionate the small, adorable creatures are popular domestic pets.  The...

If your travel includes bringing your furry family, you might want to invest in a little extra preparation and planning to make the trip smoother for both you and your pets. 

If your dog is coughing, it can be hard to decide if it warrants emergency attention. We aim to help you decide how urgently you need to seek assistance.

Dog noise phobias are relatively common and can be a source of great distress for you and your pet. If your dog is very anxious with loud noises, some early intervention can stop the problem getting worse and generalising to other situations.

Many dogs have food intolerances to chicken, so turkey is an excellent option. These are ideal as an accompaniment to your dog’s regular diet.

We explore the importance of proper ear care for cats and provide tips to help keep your cat's ears clean and free from infection.

 Kids can play a huge role in taking care of pets as long as you teach them how to properly care for their critters.  However, keep in mind that being a pet owner is a for-life project.