Pododermatitis is one of the most common conditions in the world of domestic rabbits and guinea pigs, and can occur both in animals that live in enclosures (cages/parks) and those that live loose in the house. It is a multifactorial disease which, if treated in its early symptoms, is very easy to reverse, but if left untreated can be life-threatening and cruel.
The eyes of dogs are very delicate organs. Exposed to the environment, they can be affected by a variety of diseases and pathologies. Milder diseases will only cause irritation of the eyeball, but more serious diseases can lead to blindness.
Many of the body's functions depend on steroids. The adrenal glands are organs that produce mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids. This production can be impaired or inhibited by a variety of causes, causing the animal to develop a variety of symptoms.
Have you ever seen a little dog with its tongue hanging more or less constantly out of its mouth? Many people think this is a cute or funny trait and, while it may give the dog a certain expression of tenderness or sympathy, it is actually called ‘paralysed tongue syndrome’ and can have serious health consequences.
On some occasion we have seen or heard of a rabbit whose head had become ‘twisted’ overnight. This is known as ‘vestibular syndrome’ and can have many causes. In this article we will talk about it.
The Mini Rex is a breed of domestic rabbit bred in 1984 in Florida by the late Monna Berryhill of Texas. The small size, plush coat and friendly personalities of Mini Rex rabbits make them one of the most popular rabbit breeds.
Faeces provide us with clear and strong signals of the existence of possible diseases ranging from an intestinal infection to colon cancer, and this is not only limited to people but also to animals: the colour, the consistency, the shape... these are usually the first signs that something is happening.
Abscesses in rabbits are a relatively common disorder and can be more or less serious depending on their location and extent.
Its name says it all: the Vienna blue rabbit comes from Austria. Not only is it beautiful with its shiny blue-grey...
Despite its name, the New Zealand rabbit originated in the United States, specifically in California. It is descended...
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