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• First aid for collapsed pets

  Collapse can be caused by many different problems including: heart disease, low blood sugar, pain, breathing difficulties, Addison’s disease, blood loss and seizures.

• How to safely move an injured pet

  Moving an injured pet needs to be done carefully to avoid making any injuries worse. Stay calm, reassure your pet, check their injuries and make sure you and they are safe before moving them.

• What to do if your pet has a seizure

  It can be very distressing to watch your pet have a seizure. Follow our steps to keep your pet safe until it finishes.

• Obesity in rabbits

  A third of pet rabbits in the UK are overweight. Overweight rabbits are at risk of health problems and a shorter lifespan.

• Respiratory infections/snuffles in rabbits

  ‘Snuffles’ is the word we use to describe a respiratory (nose, throat or chest) infection in a rabbit. This article focuses on the two most common causes of snuffles in rabbits: ‘Pasteurella’ and ‘Bordetella’.