VetBabble

Many dogs eat grass to varying degrees and there are many theories to explain this behavior. Scientifically, there is very little research or data.

Desexing can prevent the production of many kittens that may not find a home and it is an important part of keeping your cat healthy.

Whatever you feed your dog, do your research and aim to feed your dog good quality, healthy and nutritionally balanced food.

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.

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.

A ruptured cruciate means a lengthy lay off from doing what they enjoy most. What’s so bad about a ruptured cruciate and what can be done to sort them?

“It’s like herding cats”, is an expression of exasperation often used when something’s almost impossible.This is because cats have a reputation for being free-thinkers...

As with humans, the individual requirement for your pet will depend on the type of diet fed, the amount of exercise your pet gets and your pet’s individual metabolism.

Insulinomas are common in ferrets and account for a quarter of all tumours diagnosed in this species. The cause is primarily thought to be related to diet.

When you buy a dog, it's important to develop a plan of action to keep your pet in tip-top health. We have a look at some basic health measures such as vaccines, worm, flea and tick preventatives.

Have you ever bought something that came in a cardboard box, left the box on the floor for 30 seconds, and then turned around to find it is now your cat’s new favourite thing? What is it with cats and boxes? We had a shot at working it out.

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

Is there a mouse-shaped hole in your life? Maybe you have a child who is desperate for a first pet. Perhaps you crave the companionship...

Once a pug owner, always a pug owner. These roly-poly balls of fun are playful, stubborn and fit in beautifully with family life.

"Dominance" can be a buzz word among dog owners, and it can make you worry about making sure you are seen as the "top dog" in your household. The reality is that "dominance behaviors" are a bit of a myth.