It’s summer and that means it’s tick season. As pet owners we all know we should regularly check our cats and dogs for these nasty little bugs. That’s because some ticks – there are many different species – spread disease, while others can be fatal. When a tick attaches itself to the skin, it can…
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Having a cat can be a bit like having a baby – your pet can wake you at all hours with her meowing. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The reasons why your cat is meowing and waking you at night might have something to do with her hunting instinct, or…
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Before bringing your new pup home you’ll have to make sure you’ve got all the accessories she’ll need. So, let’s going shopping for collars, leads and harnesses. Collars When you enter your local pet shop you might be overwhelmed by the range of collars on offer. There are collars in all shapes, sizes…
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Ever wondered why your cat likes to nibble on your hand or eat the plants in your bathroom? We take a look at a few common cat behaviours that sometimes confound pet owners. Bite me When you pat or stroke your cat, does he nibble on you? If the answer is yes you…
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If you’re a dog owner who’d like to take your best friend on holidays with you, it might surprise you to learn that camping is a good option as many of the nation’s campsites and caravan parks are dog friendly. Here are our tops tips for camping with your dog: Before considering a camping…
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All cat owners have been there – we’ve felt our cat rubbing up against our leg and looked down to see her staring up with loving eyes, a dead mouse in her mouth or between her paws. Why does she do this? Cats are predators, and the hunting instinct is very strong. And…
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Summer is storm season, and for sensitive pets – and their owners – it can be a stressful time. In fact, the RSPCA reports that after a storm it always experiences an increase in lost and found pets, as some animals become traumatised by the weather. Here are some tips for helping your pet…
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Given its friendly nature, floppy ears and sweet face, the beagle is a popular pet, but these dogs come with a warning – they need plenty of exercise, lots of early training and a backyard with a high fence. As a hound, beagles, which have their origins in Britain, have been bred for hundreds…
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Cats are incredible breeders. They can start breeding as young as six months old, and as female cats can come into season two or three times a year, with about four kittens a litter, that is a lot of potential kittens running around. De-sexing is a surgical procedure performed by a vet and is permanent…
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Most dogs are not fussy eaters and many happily live on table scraps, offcuts and the occasional dig in the bin. But this may not add up to the most nutritious diet. If you want to give your pet the nutrition she needs, it’s time to rethink her meal plan. Most dog food products you’ll…
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