UK pet health, in plain English
Happy pets. Honest answers.
278 plain-English guides, a free symptom checker and chocolate & grape toxicity calculators — every word reviewed against UK veterinary guidance. No jargon, no scaremongering.
278 health guides · 110 searchable topics · Reviewed against UK veterinary guidance
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278
health guides
110
A–Z topics
24
symptom guides
8
species covered
Advice for every pet
From spaniels to bearded dragons — species-specific guidance written for how animals are actually kept in the UK.
Dog Health
Vaccinations, parasites, nutrition and emergency signs — plain-English dog health advice for UK owners.
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Cat Health
Feline diseases, vaccinations, behaviour and emergency signs — cat health guidance reviewed against UK sources for UK owners.
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Bird Health
Budgies, cockatiels and parrots — housing, diet, respiratory signs and when to see an avian vet in the UK.
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Rabbit Health
Gut stasis, myxomatosis, RVHD, dental disease and RWAF housing standards — UK rabbit welfare and health.
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Reptile Health
Bearded dragons, geckos and snakes — UVB lighting, heating, shedding problems and exotic vet care in the UK.
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Small Pet Health
Guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, gerbils and ferrets — diet, housing, dental care and when to see a vet in the UK.
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Horse & Donkey Health
Colic, laminitis, vaccinations and worming — when UK horse and donkey owners should call a vet.
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Farm Animal Health
Backyard chickens, goats and sheep — biosecurity, notifiable diseases and when to call a vet in the UK.
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Health & Care
Guides to conditions, reviewed against UK veterinary guidance, symptoms and everyday care.
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Pet Health A–Z
110 conditions and care topics explained, A to Z.
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Symptoms
24 guides to what your pet's symptoms might mean.
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Treatments & Care
34 treatments, vaccines and preventive care in plain terms.
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Common questions
Why is my dog shaking? Cat not eating? Direct answers to how UK owners search.
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Worried right now?
Check your pet's symptoms in two minutes
- Triage urgency — from home monitoring to emergency vet
- Based on UK veterinary guidance
- Free, instant — and it never replaces a vet examination
Free tools for UK owners
Quick answers for the moments you need them most — no sign-up, no app to install.
Chocolate toxicity calculator
Enter your dog's weight and the chocolate type for an instant risk reading.
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Grape & raisin calculator
Grapes, raisins, sultanas and currants can damage dogs' kidneys — assess the risk fast.
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Onion & garlic calculator
Allium foods can damage red blood cells — estimate dose for dogs and cats, then call your vet.
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Dog calorie calculator
Estimate daily kcal from weight, neuter status and activity level.
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Puppy weight estimator
Rough adult weight band from age and current weight — mixed breeds need vet confirmation.
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Pet food recall checker
Search curated UK recalls by brand — check FSA if not listed.
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My pet health timeline
Track vaccines, meds and weight locally in your browser — no account required.
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Poison guide
Common UK household and garden toxins, first steps, and when to call the vet immediately.
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Dog & cat food safety checkers
Can they eat it? Look up hundreds of everyday foods for dogs and cats.
July — summer care
Summer safety for every species
Heatstroke in dogs, flystrike in rabbits and blue-green algae at UK lakes — warm-weather risks change by species. Our seasonal guides cover all eight pet types, aligned with BVA and RSPCA advice.
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Browse all guides →Can I give my dog paracetamol?
Never give human paracetamol to dogs unless your vet prescribes it — toxicity and safer alternatives explained.
Alabama rot in dogs (UK)
CRGV skin sores and kidney disease — seasonal Nov–May warning signs after muddy woodland walks.
FLUTD in cats
Feline lower urinary tract disease — stress, crystals, blockages and emergency straining signs.
What fruit can dogs eat?
Safe fruits for UK dogs and toxic ones to avoid — including grapes and raisins.
PDSA eligibility
Who qualifies for free or low-cost PDSA vet care and alternative support options.
When to put a pet to sleep
Quality of life assessment and how to talk to your vet about euthanasia.
Pet first aid (UK)
Wound care, choking, heatstroke and what to do before you reach an emergency vet.
Puppy care in the UK
Vaccinations at 8, 12 and 16 weeks, socialisation, worming and when to register with a vet.
What do vets cost?
Typical UK prices for consultations, vaccinations, neutering and dentals — plus our vet price index, which tracks how fees vary across the country.
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Vet near me
Search UK practices by county and town — including out-of-hours and emergency cover — so you're registered before you ever need it.
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Why owners trust PETHEALTH+
Clear sourcing, dated reviews, no sales pitch
Reviewed against UK guidance
Advice reflects UK vaccination schedules, parasite control and veterinary practice — not US sources.
Dated and transparent
Every guide shows its published and last-reviewed dates, with the sources we used listed at the foot.
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No paywall, no sign-up and no products to sell — just plain-English help when you need it.
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