Diseases

Does your rabbit keep scratching its ears? The answer is: your bunny likely has ear mites! These pesky parasites (Psoroptes cuniculi) cause intense it...

What is splenomegaly in ferrets? The answer is: It's when your ferret's spleen becomes abnormally enlarged, and it's always a red flag that something'...

What is pyometra in rabbits? The answer is: Pyometra is a life-threatening uterine infection that affects unspayed female rabbits. We see this emergen...

Multiple myeloma in ferrets - what is it and how serious is it? The answer is: this rare cancer is extremely serious but thankfully very uncommon in o...

What causes cracked heels in horses? The answer is simple: prolonged exposure to wet, dirty conditions. Also known as greasy heel or pastern dermatiti...

Why do horses eat poop? The answer is: it's completely normal for foals but signals problems in adult horses! Coprophagy (the scientific term for poop...

What causes eye infections in newborn kittens? The answer is: Feline herpesvirus and bacteria are the main culprits behind those scary eye infections ...

Does your rabbit have constant sneezing and nasal discharge? The answer is: Your bunny might be suffering from rhinitis or sinusitis! These common res...

What is mastitis in cats? The answer is simple: it's a painful bacterial infection in your cat's mammary glands that needs immediate vet care. If your...

What is urinary incontinence in cats? The answer is: It's when your feline friend accidentally leaks urine without realizing it - like finding surpris...

Can rabbits get cataracts? The answer is yes - and it's more common than you might think! Rabbit cataracts are essentially cloudy formations on the ey...

What is a rabbit UTI? The answer is simple: A rabbit UTI is a painful bacterial infection in your bunny's urinary tract that needs immediate attention...

What is buttress foot in horses? The answer is: It's a serious hoof condition where the front of the coronary band bulges outward due to abnormal bone...

Does your hamster have pinworms? The answer is: Pinworm infections in hamsters are treatable but require immediate attention. These gastrointestinal n...

Does your pet rat have ringworm? The answer is: ringworm in rats is a common but treatable fungal infection that can affect both your furry friend and...

Why is my rabbit losing weight? The answer is: Rabbit weight loss becomes serious when your bunny drops more than 10% of their body weight, especially...

Squamous cell carcinoma in horses - what exactly is it? Let me give it to you straight: it's the most common and aggressive skin cancer affecting our ...

What are those strange bumps on your horse's skin? Equine warts are common viral growths caused by the Equine Papilloma Virus (EPV), affecting up to 6...