UK pet health information
Clear pet health answers, checked by vets.
Plain-English information on conditions, symptoms and treatments for dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, reptiles, small pets, horses and farm animals — every article reviewed by a registered UK veterinary surgeon. No jargon, no scaremongering.
198 health guides · 106 searchable topics · Reviewed against UK veterinary guidance
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Health & Care
Vet-reviewed guides to conditions, symptoms and everyday care.
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Pet Health A–Z
106 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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Heatwave & winter pet safety
UK heatwaves and cold snaps bring species-specific risks — heatstroke, flystrike, antifreeze poisoning and frozen hutches. Guides for all eight pet types, aligned with BVA and RSPCA seasonal advice.
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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 — vet-reviewed cat health guidance 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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Recently reviewed
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.
Kitten care in the UK
Core vaccines, neutering from 4 months, litter training and emergency signs for new cat owners.
Dog vaccination schedule UK
Core vaccines, kennel cough, leptospirosis and annual boosters explained for UK puppies and dogs.
Myxomatosis in rabbits
Symptoms, UK vaccination schedule, fly control and why annual boosters are essential.
Rat bait poisoning in pets
Anticoagulant rodenticide signs, emergency action and why vitamin K treatment may be needed.
Why is my dog not eating?
How long is safe, common causes, and when UK dog owners should call the vet today.
Cat straining to urinate
Blocked bladder emergency in male cats — signs and immediate action.
Why is my rabbit not eating?
Gut stasis risk within hours — emergency signs and when to call your vet today.
Rabbit gut stasis (UK)
Ileus symptoms, vet treatment and prevention for UK pet rabbits.
When to see an emergency vet
UK warning signs for dogs, cats and rabbits — and how to find out-of-hours care.
Kennel cough in dogs
Contagious dog cough — causes, home care, when to see a vet, and UK vaccination guidance.
Cat not eating
Why appetite loss is urgent in cats — hepatic lipidosis risk and when to call your vet today.
Rabbit care in the UK
Hay, space, companionship and vaccinations against myxomatosis and RVHD — a UK welfare guide.
Gut stasis in rabbits
Gut stasis (ileus) — when a rabbit's digestive system slows or stops, emergency warning signs, causes, and vet treatment.
FLUTD in cats
Feline lower urinary tract disease — straining to urinate, blocked bladder emergencies in male cats, and vet treatment.
Obesity in pets
Pet obesity — why around half of UK dogs and a quarter of cats are overweight, health risks, weight management, and vet advice.
Myxomatosis in rabbits
Myxomatosis — symptoms, UK vaccination schedule, fly control, and why annual boosters are essential for pet rabbits.
Dog vaccination schedule UK
UK dog vaccinations — core vaccines at 8, 12 and 16 weeks, annual boosters, kennel cough, and leptospirosis explained.
Not sure what your pet needs?
Our symptom checker uses vet-reviewed triage rules to help prioritise care — from emergency vet visits to home monitoring. It does not replace a physical examination.
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Every guide opens with a direct answer, is written in plain English, and is reviewed against current UK veterinary guidance. We show when each page was last checked and link to the sources we used — and we never sell products or diagnoses, so you can see exactly where the advice comes from.
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Advice reflects UK vaccination schedules, parasite control and veterinary practice — not US sources.
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