Health and husbandry of companion parrots

Looking after the health of parrots occurs even before the patient presents to the veterinary clinic. It is important for front-of-house staff to discuss appropriate carry cages with owners prior to...

Do dog owners recognise behavioural indicators of canine cognitive dysfunction and can environmental enrichment techniques slow its progression?

Canine cognitive dysfunction causes diminished cognitive function via an increase in damaged brain tissues, resulting in canine memory loss characterised by altered behaviours (Druce, 2014)....

Stress in chelonians (tortoises, terrapins and turtles)

The physical environment should provide opportunities for maintenance of homeostasis and for the range of normal behaviours to be shown. Similarly the presence (or absence) of other chelonians may...

How to preserve quality of life in the ageing canine: in-home modification and nutritional supplements

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic musculoskeletal disease and causes lameness in dogs (Henrotin et al, 2005). The therapeutic management of OA in dogs has tended to be dominated by the...

Mental stimulation as a tool to enhance canine patient mental wellbeing

It has been stated that the mental wellbeing of patients can effect their quality of life and ultimately their welfare within practice (Yeates, 2012). Yates stresses how important it is to strive for...

The importance of fibre in rabbit health

Rabbits are crepuscular animals, being more active during dawn and dusk and they feed primarily during these hours. Rabbits are well adapted to living in environmrnts with sparse nutritional resources...

How to set up a vivarium: maintaining the health and welfare of reptiles

The design and construction material of a vivarium varies greatly. The essentials of a good vivarium for captive reptiles, apart from obviously being appropriately sized and escape proof, are that it...