Ticks can be a deadly menace and affect many species. Here are answers to some of the most common questions pet owners have about tick control.

Ridding your pet of fleas is a lot easier than it used to be and there is now a large range of products available which are effective and safe.

Allergic skin disease is a common problem in dogs and one that may be difficult to determine the cause of and frustrating to manage.

Has your cat been vaccinated in the last 12 months? Vaccinating your cat is the only way to protect your cat against a group of deadly diseases.

Atopy or Atopic Dermatitis is one of the most common forms of allergic skin disease in dogs, brought on by seasonal pollen and other airborne allergens.While humans tend to get hay fever, dogs present with itchy skin or ear problems. Cats may suffer from the condition, too.

Of all the viral diseases that a dog can be plagued by, Canine Parvovirus (or "parvo") is one of the most dangerous.

Be prepared with the right cage before you bring home your new guinea pig, mouse or rat.

Podgy pooches and portly puss-cats are in plague proportions! Our pets are not only living in the lap of luxury, they are lapping up the luxe life and getting fatter in the process.

When eaten by cats, any part of the lily plant can cause severe and often fatal kidney disease.

The non-pigmented noses and white ear margins of cats are susceptible to repeated sunburn. Over time the cells undergo changes which eventually lead to cancer, known as squamous cell carcinoma.