Pet advice

Flea bite hypersensitivity and flea allergic dermatitis are the most common skin diseases in pets. The saliva from the flea is believed to be the cause of the allergy or sensitivity.

Cats love the outdoors, but if you are looking for peace of mind while they are out, cat proofing your garden by building a ‘catio’ or an enclosed garden will ensure that they can enjoy the outdoors, without being able to leave your garden.

Providing some space outside for your cat will allow them to express their typical behavioural traits in a natural environment.

When it comes to your cat's behaviour, they may be trying to tell you how they're feeling.

Cats are very intelligent animals, and they can easily become bored! Here are some top tips to help keep them entertained – plus more useful advice.

Feline interstitial cystitis, sometimes called feline idiopathic cystitis or FIC, is an inflammation of your cat's bladder that causes symptoms of lower urinary tract disease.

Azotemia is increased levels of waste products like creatinine and urea, which is normally found in their urine, in your cat's blood. It’s usually a sign of kidney failure and is reasonably common in older cats.

Cat flu is a term for upper respiratory infection and it’s a very common illness in cats. It’s highly contagious and while there’s no cure, there are things we can do to protect our feline friends. Spotting the symptoms is the first step.

Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the moist tissues in cats’ eyes. It can cause their eyes to discharge fluid and other uncomfortable symptoms, leading to infection.

It's important to provide a balanced diet for your cat. However, there are some foods and plants that can be dangerous for them if consumed.

Bordetellosis is a contagious bacterial disease in cats which causes upper respiratory tract abnormalities.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) occurs in older pets, particularly cats, where there is long-standing, irreversible damage to their kidneys. This reduces the kidneys’ ability to function and remove waste products from their blood.