Quarantine new fish for 4-6 weeks to prevent parasite spread and ensure their health before adding them to the main tank.

Dental problems in cats are very common, with a 2023 study from the Royal Veterinary College (RCV) found 15.2% of cats are diagnosed [with dental disease] annually," which is an estimated 1.8 million cats a year, not to mention those who go undiagnosed. The risk of a cat developing periodontal disease also increases with age, with 85% of cats over 3 years old diagnosed.

Certain health problems in dogs have a genetic component. This means the condition can be inherited from the parents, or that certain dogs may be predisposed because of their breeding.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) describes the gradual loss of kidney function over time. The kidneys normally filter waste products out of the blood. The waste is then excreted, or released, in the urine. Cats with CKD have kidneys that are not functioning properly. So, the waste products accumulate in their bloodstream and they suffer from symptoms of this illness. CKD occurs over a period of time and can be deadly for cats.

Developed to resemble big cats, the highlander cat is medium to large, muscular, and athletic, with a naturally short tail. The highlander comes in both short-haired and long-haired versions, and may come in any color in solid, tortie, tabby, or silver/smoke patterns. The breed’s most distinguishing features are a straight to slightly convex forehead, wide nose bridge, blunt profile, and wide-based ears that are loosely curled at the top.

Amyloodinium ocellatum , the parasite causing Velvet Disease, reproduces rapidly and can devastate saltwater aquariums if untreated.

Worms in your dog's poop indicate intestinal parasites, which are often contracted through contaminated soil, feces, or grooming.

To thrive, a dog needs companionship, whether human, canine or otherwise. Without it, dogs may show signs of anxiety, including harmful or destructive behaviours when left alone. People commonly refer to this as separation anxiety in dogs or separation-related behaviour (SRB).

Anyone who owns a dog or who has been around one for longer than ten minutes knows that most of the time, they’ll eat anything! So, it’s understandable why your dog suddenly going off their food would be worrying.