Pet Care Blog

Safe Transport of Fish and Amphibians to the Vet

To finish off our education topic of ‘Safe Transport’ today we are talking about aquatic creatures! We are lucky at BBEVS that we get to see a wide variety of animals, which includes amphibians such as frogs and axolotls, and even fish. Fish and amphibians are not the...

How to Safely Transport Reptiles to the Vet

Hello everyone! Earlier this month we posted about safe transport of birds and small mammals to the vet, now we’re moving on to our scaled creatures! Reptiles come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and can sometimes be a bit challenging to transport. The most...

Bedding Recommendations for Reptiles

To finish our monthly theme of appropriate substrates we are talking about reptiles! Appropriate caging substrates are important to maintain the health of your reptile. Having bedding that is too dusty can predispose to respiratory irritation, some substrates are...

Bedding for our Rodent Friends

Hi everyone! Today we are going to talk to you about bedding for our rodent friends! Did you know that respiratory problems in rodents and their cage substrate can be linked? Respiratory problems are common and can be severe in pet rats and mice. These include...

How to Transport Your Small Mammal to the Vet

Hello everyone! Last week we spoke to you about transporting our avian friends to the vet, now we are following on with small mammals! We are lucky that we get to see a lot of these cuties in the clinic! There are a number of different ways to transport your guinea...

Prophylactic desexing of Rats

Male rats can make wonderful pets, and often if they are brought up together two entire males can be housed without issue. However some rats can become aggressive towards others when they reach sexual maturity. These rats may benefit from surgical de-sexing, a...

Desexing Guinea Pigs

This week, we will be discussing the importance of desexing guinea pigs! Many people are often unaware that it is possible to desex guinea pigs, and that there are a number of health benefits to doing this at a younger age. Did you know that female guinea pigs can...

Health checks over Winter

Health checks over Winter

The cooler weather that comes with winter puts additional stressors on everyone’s bodies – including those of our pets! Some particular health issues that we see exacerbated with the cooler weather are discussed below.   Arthritis Arthritis is an inflammatory...

Keeping Birds Warm

Keeping Birds Warm

There are a number of products sold for birds to help them stay warm – particularly sleeping bags such as ‘happy huts’ and snuggle buddies made of soft, fluffy materials. Although many birds enjoy having access to these they can pose a significant health risk. It is a...

Keeping Your Reptile Warm Over Winter

Autumn is here! I am sure everyone has noticed the chilly weather starting to make an appearance! Our education focus this month is on heating for our scaled, furred and feathered pets! Keeping our little critters warm over the cooler months can help prevent many...