Pippa Elliott, MRCVS
Veterinarian
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How to
Trim a Dog's Nails
Nail trimming is an important task that keeps your dog’s nails short and healthy. It also keeps your floors and furniture safe from snags and scratches! Long nails can break and bleed, or they can grow back into the pa...
How to
Tell the Sex of an Angelfish
Determining the sex of an angelfish isn’t as simple as looking between its fins. In fact, telling the sex of an angelfish can be near impossible without experience and a careful eye. Before they are mature, it is even ...
How to Express Your Cat's Anal Glands at Home
Improve your cat’s health and keep them comfy with this easy guide Your cat’s anal glands (or sacs) normally empty on their own when your cat defecates, but if your cat has an underlying health condition that makes t...
How to
Help a Hamster With Sticky Eye
When hamsters sleep, their eyes secrete fluid to keep the eyeball moist. If this fluid drips out and dries around the eyelid, it can prevent the hamster from opening his eyes. This is common in all hamsters, especially o...
How to
Express a Cat's Bladder
If your cat gets an injury or disease that affects its ability to urinate on its own, you may need to help it go to the bathroom. To accomplish this, you will have to express your cat's bladder, a procedure in which you ...
How to
Care for an Axolotl
An axolotl is an aquatic salamander related to tiger salamanders. They are easy to care for and make enjoyable pets. They have a lifespan of 10-15 years in aquariums if provided the right environment and care.
How to
Breed Lovebirds
Many people associate romance with lovebirds. There are nine different species of lovebirds, which are small, brightly- feathered parrots. If you have lovebirds or want to own lovebirds and breed them, it requires a lot...
How to Help Your Dog Grieve When Your Other Dog Dies
Advice for dealing with your dog’s depression after the alpha dies Most dogs experience pain from the loss of their friends the same way people do. Luckily, there are plenty of things you can do to help your dog proces...
How to
Carry a Cat
Sometimes you will need to pick up and move a cat, whether it's to put him in a cat carrier, keep him from causing trouble, or remove him from a dangerous situation. How you pick up and carry a cat depends on the cat's i...
How to
Breed Cockatiels
Cockatiels are easy birds to breed, but it is important to breed responsibly and make sure that you will be able to find homes for the cockatiels you breed. Before you get started, you will need to make sure that the mal...
Reverse Sneezing in Dogs: Causes & Simple Home Treatments
Why does reverse sneezing happen and what are some home remedies to fix it?Reverse sneezing is a spasmodic response in which a dog makes rapid inhalations of air and produces a snorting, honking, or gagging sound. Observ...
How to
Fatten Up a Dog
If your dog has gotten particularly thin you will need to know the proper ways to ‘fatten’ it up. Key to fattening a dog up is feeding little and often, giving supplements to correct any dietary insufficiencies, and ...
How to
Collapse a Dog Crate
Collapsible metal dog crates are a great way to have a secure place for your dog while you are traveling. They are reasonably light-weight, making them easy to carry and transport. They are also easy to clean, providing ...
How to
Breed Canaries
Canaries are wonderful birds to keep in your home because they are easy to care for and relatively content being alone. However, one thing about canaries is not completely simple and that is breeding them. Breeding canar...
How to
Know when Your Hamster Is Pregnant
You may have noticed your hamster acting differently than normal over the past several days. One of the possible reasons behind her changes in behavior is that she’s pregnant. By knowing what signs to look for and how ...
How to
Splint a Cat's Broken Leg
If your cat has broken one of her legs and you can't get in contact with a veterinarian, you may need to splint your cat's leg yourself. Ask someone to help you, as two heads are better than one, and four hands are bette...
How to
Tell if a Mouse Is Male or Female
All mice look pretty similar, so you might not know if you have a male or female. The process of determining sex is called sexing. There are two main methods of determining sex; both require a keen eye and gentle handlin...
How to
Clean a Dog's Wound
Accidents happen. Your dog's playful nature and curiosity may lead to cuts, scrapes, and punctures at some point in his life. Cleaning the wound properly at home will help him heal and may buy you some time if you can't ...
How to
Save a Choking Dog
Dogs use their mouths to explore the world, and, fortunately, their anatomy includes safeguards that make choking rare. But it isn’t impossible for a dog to experience choking, and it’s important that you be able to ...
What to Feed a Wild Rabbit in Your Backyard
The best food for bunnies, and what to avoid feeding themIf you see a wild rabbit in your yard, you may want to start feeding it. Before you go outside with a handful of carrots and lettuce, though, it is important for y...
