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Pet Poisons
Many of the things we have around the house can potentially have devastating consequences for our pets. Some things we can tolerate can be damaging to them.
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Pet Diabetes
Learn more about pet diabetes from what signs should you look out for, to how to treat a pet that has been diagnosed with diabetes.
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Moving House With Your Pet
Moving home is a stressful time for everyone, but it can be easy to forget how big an impact moving house can have on your pet.
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Dog Diet Advice
Feeding a dog properly can sometimes turn into a right dogs dinner. Find the right way to feed your dog or puppy in our free, and simple, dog feeding guide.
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Anxiety In Dogs
Dogs may develop anxiety for many reasons. Learn how to help prevent your dog from becoming anxious and what to do if they begin showing signs of stress.
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Brushing Cats' and Dogs' Teeth
Brushing your pet’s teeth for a few minutes each day is the best way of preventing painful dental problems. Prevention is better than cure!
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Mites And Your Cat
Mites live on the skin of your cat, and can make them itchy, uncomfortable and looking less than their best. Keeping your cat mite-free will keep them feeling and looking great!
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Lungworm And Your Dog
Lungworm is a deadly parasite, which lives in slugs and snails. Keeping your dog protected against lungworm is a key part of keeping them happy and healthy.
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Roundworms And Your Dog
Roundworms are very common in the UK – in fact studies have shown that over 20% of dogs and cats may be actively infected at any one time! Learn more here.
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Introducing Cats
Bring a new cat home will be very different depending on if you already have a cat, or if you don’t, and if you are introducing a kitten or an adult cat. Making sure the needs of your cat or cats are all met, and that any relationships are harmonious, can be tricky but hard-work and effort early on will pay huge dividends.
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Lily Poisoning In Cats
Unfortunately, lilies and cats are a harmful mix. Even cleaning the pollen from their fur can be enough to send cats into critical illness.
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Caring For Your Cat's Teeth
Just like humans, cats, including kittens, can suffer from dental health issues. Find out how to clean cats teeth and look after their oral hygiene.
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Dog Arthritis
Learn more about how arthritis can affect dogs as they get older, and the symptoms to look out for with this painful stiffening of the joints.
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Ticks And Your Cat
Cats are fastidious creatures, and their regular coat cleaning means they are much less likely to pick up ticks than dogs. Click here to find out more.
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Dog Body Language
It's important to understand your dog’s body language. Learn how to improve the relationship & communication between you & your dog.
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Tritrichmonas And Your Cat
Tritrichomonas is a microscopic parasite which lives in the large intestines of cats, where it causes diarrhoea. Without intervention, affected cats may have diarrhoea for several years before clearing the infection naturally! Although cats of all ages can develop tritrichomonas diarrhoea, it is most commonly seen in young cats and kittens, and these cats often have a history of being in multi-cat environments such as rescue shelters.
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Cognitive Dysfuncation (Dementia) In Cats
Did you know that old cats, just like older people, can have problems with dementia? In our feline friends, this is called Cognitive Dysfunction, and it’s more common than you might think! In fact, nearly a third of 11-14 year old cats might be showing some signs.
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Permethrin Poisoning In Cats
Permethrin is one of the most commonly reported poisonings in cats worldwide. A commonly used ingredient in flea-control products for dogs, cats are incredibly sensitive to permethrin, and up to 40% of cats who come into contact with it may die or have to be put to sleep.
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Vaccinating Your Cat
A vaccination appointment is a chance for your cat to get a physical health check, as well as offering them protection against a range of diseases.
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Summer Tips For Cats
Find out how to protect your cat from the sun and what to do if you're going on holiday with these useful tips from Vets4Pets.