How can I protect my dog or cat from tick paralysis? The paralysis tick, Ixodes holocyclus, causes tick paralysis. Tick paralysis is a serious and potentially fatal condition requiring urgent veterinary attention....
How do I stop my companion animal from getting fleas? Fleas are external parasites. The most common type of flea that affects companion animals is the cat flea. These fleas...
What is Ehrlichiosis? Ehrlichiosis is a disease primarily affecting dogs that is spread by the brown dog tick. This disease can be fatal...
How can I socialise my new guinea pig with other guinea pigs and my family? Guinea pigs are incredibly gentle animals and can be a great animal companion for families, but they are a social...
Do my guinea pigs need to be wormed? In general, guinea pigs do not need to be regularly wormed unless your guinea pigs’ vet confirms they have worms,...
Where should I keep my guinea pigs? Guinea pigs can be kept indoors, outdoors, or both. Companion guinea pigs are often kept in indoor hutches and enclosures,...
How will I keep my guinea pigs safe against household hazards? Many guinea pigs are kept indoors, with free range of the house and even parts of the yard. Like small...