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Pet Safety during HALLOWEEN
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Pet Safety during HALLOWEEN

Whether you're heading out trick-or-treating or you're staying in to eat chocolates and other snacks, our top tips will help you keep your pets safe during Halloween...

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New Rules for Dog Breeders
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New Rules for Dog Breeders

New dog-breeding laws will be implemented in October 2018. They will call for all dog breeders, who intend to make a profit from the sale of their pups, to have a license...

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Your Dog's Body Language
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Your Dog's Body Language

Do you ever wonder what your dog would say if they could speak? Course you do - we all do! Perhaps some time years in the future, eh? Until then, there's always body language...

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Heatstroke: Spotting the Signs
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Heatstroke: Spotting the Signs

There are measures you can take to drastically lower the chances of your pet coming down with heatstroke, but sometimes accidents happen. Find information on both here...

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Preventing Pesky Parasites!
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Preventing Pesky Parasites!

Fleas, ticks and worms - three words pet owners dread, right? But as long as you're administering the right treatments at the right time, there's really nothing to worry about...

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High Blood Pressure in Pets
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High Blood Pressure in Pets

High blood pressure is more common in cats and dogs than you might think. It often doesn't leave many clear symptoms, so we take a look at how best to keep an eye on your pet...

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Handling the Hot Weather
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Handling the Hot Weather

Did you know that pets can get sunburnt too? From changing your walks to visiting your groomer, we've laid out some tips for keeping your pets cool during the hot weather...

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National Pet Month
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National Pet Month

It's time to celebrate our pets and all of the joy they bring to our lives! In honour of National Pet Month, we discuss what it means to be a responsible pet owner...

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Spring Tips
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Spring Tips

Whether you're cleaning, kicking back in the garden or heading out for a walk, we know what to watch out for this spring in order to keep your pets safe and healthy...

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Your Rabbits' Lifestyle
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Your Rabbits' Lifestyle

Many pet rabbits in the UK live without their essential freedoms. To raise awareness, and in celebration of Easter, we take a look at providing rabbits with the best care...

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Food For Thought
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Food For Thought

Food, glorious food! Do you ever feel flustered when trying to decide what to feed your pet? Nutritionist Dr Marge Chandler can help. See below for some pearls of wisdom...

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Chocolate is Poisonous
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Chocolate is Poisonous

We're afraid the rumours are true: chocolate is very bad for cats and dogs. We take a look at the science behind chocolate poisoning and what to do if you're worried...

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