Pet Health
Many owners feel a bit nervous when hearing “fasting is required before surgery,” worrying that their beloved pet will be hungry, or they are unsure about how long to fast,
Many turtle owners are surprised when a veterinarian recommends a blood test for their pet: ‘A turtle has such a hard shell – can it really have a blood test?’
If you notice that your tortoise or aquatic turtle has obvious swelling of the leg joints, stiff and abnormal walking, or even stops moving and eating because of severe pain,
Whenever Hong Kong enters autumn and winter and the temperature drops, many turtle owners notice that their pets become less active, hide in corners for long periods, or even stop
Many owners of rabbits, guinea pigs or hamsters have heard that these pets need to wear down their teeth. But do you know why their teeth grow throughout life? If
Many turtle owners often wonder, ‘Why do I rarely see my turtle actively drinking water?’ Some even worry that their turtles may become dehydrated. Whether aquatic turtles or tortoises, body
Turtles, whether aquatic turtles or tortoises, are long-lived reptile pets, but their organs can still degenerate or become diseased with age, poor environment or inappropriate diet. Kidney disease in turtles,
When keeping snakes, geckos, bearded dragons and other reptile pets, if you notice sudden refusal to eat, frequent open-mouth posture, redness and swelling along the lips, or yellow-white cheese-like discharge
Bearded dragons are popular reptile pets in Hong Kong, but many owners may suddenly notice that the tip of the tail gradually darkens, turns black, becomes dry and brittle to
Owners of female guinea pigs may notice unusual body-shape changes in their pets, such as the sides of the abdomen gradually bulging into a pear shape, symmetrical hair loss along
A normally bright and active parrot that suddenly becomes unsteady, squats with weak legs, vomits repeatedly or even develops full-body seizures may be facing one of the most common hidden
Has your active parrot suddenly developed a one-sided drooping wing, is unable to fold the wing properly, or is completely unwilling to fly or flap? This is a common bone
Many owners may unexpectedly notice thinning fur, redness, scabs or sores on the soles of a rabbit’s hind feet while trimming nails or grooming. This may be a common skin
10 DecPre-Surgery Fasting and Water Guidelines | Preparing Your Pet for Anesthesia
14 SepCan Turtles Have Blood Tests? What Health Problems Can Turtle Blood Tests Detect?
14 SepWhat Is Turtle Gout? An Explanation of Uric Acid Crystals, Kidney Disease, and Joint Swelling
13 SepIs Reduced Appetite in Turtles Normal in Winter? How to Tell Low-Temperature Response from Kidney Disease Warning Signs
13 SepWhy Do Rabbits, Guinea Pigs and Hamsters Have Teeth That Keep Growing? What Problems Can Insufficient Tooth Wear Cause?
11 SepWhat If a Turtle Drinks Too Little Water? Correct Hydration Methods for Aquatic Turtles and Tortoises
11 SepWhat Are the Signs of Kidney Disease in Turtles? Loss of Appetite, Limb Swelling and Abnormal Urates
10 SepSnake, Gecko or Lizard with Red, Swollen Mouth and Pus? Understanding Reptile Mouth Rot
10 SepBearded Dragon Tail Turning Black and Dry? Understanding Tail Rot and Its Treatment
09 SepGuinea Pig Abdomen Enlarged on Both Sides and Hair Loss? Common Ovarian Cysts in Female Guinea Pigs
09 SepParrot Suddenly Weak in the Legs, Seizing or Vomiting? Beware of Heavy Metal Poisoning
09 SepParrot Wing Suddenly Drooping and Not Flying? How to Distinguish Fracture from Soft Tissue Injury
09 Sep