Dog neutering: benefits, costs, and when to neuter
Not planning to breed from your dog? Find out more about dog neutering.
Vet-approved pet advice and tips
Explore a variety of pet care advice—covering health, training, seasonal tips, and more for pets of all kinds, including dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, guinea pigs, and even exotic animals—carefully curated by our editorial team.
Dog and puppy care guides
Explore a wide range of vet-approved dog and puppy advice, with tips on health, training, seasonal care, and more.
Dog neutering: benefits, costs, and when to neuter
Puppy vaccination schedule
The best way to protect your pet from disease is to vaccinate them.
Worming puppies: how to prevent puppy worms
Learn all about worming puppies to steer clear of puppy worms.
My puppy won’t stop biting me, even though I’ve tried everything
Gentle, proven steps to stop your puppy biting, even if nothing else has worked, and help them grow into a calm, happy companion.
Cat and kitten care guides
Explore our vet-approved cat and kitten advice articles, offering essential tips on cat health, training, seasonal care, and more.
Gingivitis in cats
Learn about gingivitis in cats, its causes, symptoms, treatments, and how to prevent it from progressing to periodontitis.
Kitten teething: when do kittens lose their baby teeth?
Most kittens start losing their baby teeth when they’re around three and a half months old.
Why does my cat have bad breath?
Not just an unpleasant smell, bad breath in cats can be a sign of dental health problems.
How many teeth do cats have?
Learn the basic facts about your cat's teeth, including how many they have, and what different types of cat teeth there are.
Rabbit care guides
Find vet-approved advice on rabbit care, from health and nutrition to training and seasonal tips.
RHD in rabbits: symptoms and prevention
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease, or RHD in rabbits, is a dangerous disease which often kills before symptoms show. But what is RHD in rabbits?
Rabbit vaccinations: what you need to know
Knowing what vaccinations rabbits need helps you keep on top of their care. This rabbit vaccination guide covers all you need to know.
Myxomatosis in rabbits: symptoms, prevention, and care
There are no nice rabbit diseases, but myxomatosis is a particularly nasty one.
Flystrike in rabbits: how to care for your rabbits and avoid fly strike
Flystrike is a serious condition that can be fatal to our rabbits.
Exotic pet care guides
Discover expert advice for health, care, and seasonal needs for exotic pets including tortoises, geckos, budgies, and corn snakes.
Reptile vet near me: find your local exotic vet
Find a reptile vet with our find-a-vet tool, referrals guide, or the RCVS find a vet page. Easily locate experienced, exotic-friendly vets near you.
Avian vet near me: Find your local bird vet
Finding a vet who specialises in bird care can be a challenge.
Comprehensive tortoise hibernation guide: expert tips for safe hibernation
Some species of tortoise need to hibernate, while others don't hibernate at all.
What do budgies eat? The budgie diet and exercise guide
What to feed budgies to make sure they stay healthy, and why it’s so important your budgie gets their exercise.
Small pets care guides
Get expert advice on caring for small mammals like guinea pigs, gerbils, mice, and hamsters, covering health, nutrition, and enrichment.
Guinea pig health problems & how to take care of your guinea pig
A look at the health problems that most commonly affect guinea pigs.
Hamster diet guide: which foods can hamsters eat?
The very best diet to feed your hamster, including the fruits and veggies they can eat and the snacks to stay away from.
Which small pet is right for me?
How to choose the right small pet for you and your family.
Gerbil care: a guide to keeping gerbils as pets
Thinking of getting a gerbil? Read our handy gerbil care guide…
Pet advice hub
Explore our expert pet advice articles, with essential tips on pet health, training, seasonal care, and more.
Nine Christmas foods that are dangerous to pets
There are some Christmassy foods you should keep well out of paws' reach.
How to have a magic Christmas with your pet
Christmas is all the more memorable when your pet is properly involved. Here's some tips on how to do it.
Nine Christmas foods that are dangerous to pets
There are some Christmassy foods you should keep well out of paws' reach.
Nine Christmas foods that are dangerous to pets
There are some Christmassy foods you should keep well out of paws' reach.