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Liver Disease in Cats. Common Causes, Symptoms and What to Expect

When your sick cat receives a diagnosis of ‘liver disease’, it may feel like there’s a firm explanation about what’s wrong with your fur-friend. However, what many owners don’t realize is that liver problems come in all shapes and sizes.
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Hairballs and Cats: What Should I Know?

Ever wondered whether hairballs are normal and what to do about them? This very entertaining video tells us why hairballs occur and what to do about them.
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What to Know Before Adopting a Pug Puppy

Once a pug owner, always a pug owner. These roly-poly balls of fun are playful, stubborn and fit in beautifully with family life.
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Rabbit Care Guide

Are you considering adopting a rabbit? Our Rabbit Care Guide will help you make the right choices with tips and advice on how to care for your pet rabbit.
Female black ferret

Is a Ferret the Right Pet For You?

Ferrets are cute, playful and inquisitive pets but they do have highly specialized needs. We explore the key considerations you take into account before bringing a ferret into your family.

Cat Training Tips

“It’s like herding cats”, is an expression of exasperation often used when something’s almost impossible. This is because cats have a reputation for being free-thinkers...
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Worms in Cats

Whilst worms in cats are mostly invisible, keeping your feline companion worm free is an absolute must for their ongoing health and wellbeing.
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My dog ate chocolate! How much is toxic?

Unfortunately, chocolate can be very dangerous for dogs. How much is too much and what should you do if your dog eats chocolate?
Guinea Pig and Child

How do I Take Care of a Guinea Pig?

Are you considering adopting a pet Guinea Pig? Our Guinea Pig Care Guide will provide you with tips and advice on how to care for your new furry friend.
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Pancreatitis in Dogs: Symptoms and How to Treat

Pancreatitis in dogs is a painful condition and you may wonder what to expect and how to help. Pancreatitis is treatable but can make your pet very ill.

Preparing for Natural Disaster or Emergency with Pets

When assembling an emergency kit, it’s vital to make sure that you’ve planned ahead and included enough food and supplies to keep your pets...
Bichon Frise sitting on grass

What to Know Before You Get a Bichon Frise Puppy

This bright white powder-puff has a fun-loving, happy nature and loves to socialise.
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Simplifying Fleas, Ticks and Worms

So you’ve just adopted your puppy. These are a few basic things you need to do to make sure your puppy and your family stay healthy.
Dog digging

Why Does My Dog Eat Dirt?

The technical term for this is ‘Pica’ which is defined as ‘the eating of nonfood items’. Causes for pica can be similar to that of coprophagia, and can range from normal exploration to actual medical condition.
Dog on lap

Should I Get a Dog?

Are you ready for a dog? It's an important question and one you need to know the answer to before you bring a new canine companion into your family.