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Fleas And Your Small Pet
Fleas aren’t fussy, and will take a bite from most warm-blooded animals. This includes small furries, such as hamsters, Guinea-pigs and rats, who usually pick them up from other pets in the home.
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Choosing Your New Small Pet
Small pets encompasses a range of species that suit different households, including Guinea-pigs, hamsters, gerbils, degus, rats and chinchillas.
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Mites And Your Small Furry
Did you know there are actually many species of mites? Small and spider-like, with four pairs of legs, mites are actually a group on their own!
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Helping Your Pet Cope In Groups Of People
We’d encourage pet owners to make sure their pet is in a safe, warm place, away from any potential stress inducing activity.
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A Guide To Feeding Your Small Pet
Getting nutrition right for our smallest pets is as important as for our biggest. Nutritional health can be overlooked for some small pets, so check our advice to make sure you’re providing your littlest family member with everything they need.
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Have You Pet Proofed Your Festive Season?
Have you pet proofed your festive season to avoid any accidents or more serious incidents? Contact one of our Vets4Pets surgeries to find out more.
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Spring Cleaning Dangers For Pets
Spring is now upon us and families across the UK are ready to give their house a good clear out and enjoy more time in the garden, many with their pets.
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Skin Allergies In Pets
Learn about the signs and treatments available for pet's skin allergies, where the skin can't defend itself against allergens, by following our top tips.
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Handling Small Pets
While our smallest pets may seem remarkably robust as they rocket around their cages or enclosures, it’s important to remember they still need to be handled with care and confidence.
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How To Care For Your Degu
Advice on keeping your degu healthy and active by giving it the right food & drink along with a generously-sized cage, & some degu companions.
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Spring Tips For Small Furries
As the first signs of spring start to appear, we have put together some handy tips and advice to ensure that you and your small furry can make the most of the new season.
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Bringing Home Your Small Pet
Bringing home a new pet is a really exciting time, no matter their size! Small pets, such as hamsters, rats, Guinea-pigs, degus, chinchillas and gerbils all have different needs and suit different homes, but all of them can make fabulous pets when given the right love, care and environment.
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Winter Health Advice
Click through to check out our 'Winter Watch Outs' handy tips to help you make sure your pet is happy and healthy during the chilly winter months.