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Choosing Your New Reptile
How to give your snake, lizard, turtle, tortoise or other reptile the best place to live with the right lighting, heating and humidity for long-term health.
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Dog Breeds
It's very important you do your research before choosing which breed of dog is right for you. Learn more about the more popular dog breeds here.
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How to choose the right dog or puppy
Dogs come in all shapes and size, and all personalities too! Click here to find out how to choose the right dog for you.
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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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Bringing Your Rabbit Home
Is there anything more exciting than bringing your new rabbit home for the very first time? And, as we always advocate having more than one rabbit, bringing home a pair can be double the fun! Making sure you have everything you need to get your bunnies settled in on their first day is a great way to keep them healthy and happy.
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Bringing Your Fish Home
Fish can be incredible pets, and have a hugely diverse set of requirements; from cold-water fish who have limited but definite needs, to marine tanks which are best taken on only by experienced owners.
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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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Bringing Your Reptile Home
Reptiles have a diverse and often complex range of needs. Meeting these means preparation is key when you decide to bring a reptilian pet into your home.
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Introducing Puppies To Cats
Getting a puppy is a really exciting time, but not all the family may share your enthusiasm! Cats especially can be very sensitive to change, and making sure they have time and space to get used to your new arrival is key to helping the whole family adjust.
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Avoiding Puppy Biting
When there’s a new puppy in the house, everyone wants to be part of the fun!
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Bringing Your New Kitten Home
Making sure you have everything you need will help your new kitten be a part of the family straight away. Read more here.
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The Kitten Socialisation Period
Learn how to introduce your kitten to new experiences and socialise them during their socialisation period with useful pet health advice from Vets4Pets.
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Puppy Vaccinations
A puppy vaccination can help keep vulnerable pups safe and healthy. Find all the advice you need about puppy vaccinations and request an appointment online.
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Choosing Your New Cat
Are you looking for a cat that loves adventure or a quiet companion who will while away the days with you? Learn more about choosing the right cat for you.
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Cat Housing
Did you know cat litter has only been around since the 1950’s? With the invention of litter trays, smart feeders, microchip cat flaps and cat trees, to name a few, we now have much more freedom in how we choose to set up our cats’ environments.
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Choosing Your New Bird
Birds have diverse personalities, but can always be relied upon to entertain! Birds bring joy to thousands of homes across the UK.
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Getting Puppies Used To The Car
Unless you don’t plan to leave the vicinity of your house with your dog, or have the ability to take your dog on public transport, most people end up wanting to transport their dog in the car. Unfortunately car travel for some can be really difficult, as dogs can develop phobias or even true carsickness. So how do you keep your dog happy in the car? And what do you do if they don’t like life on the road?
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Bringing Your New Puppy Home
Is there anything more exciting than bringing your puppy home for the first time? Watching them take their first steps into their new family is fantastic.
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Letting Your Kitten Outside For The First Time
Knowing when and how to let your kitten outside can help you have peace of mind as you introduce your little bundle to the big wide world!
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Cat Flap Training
Cat flaps are a great way to allow your cat to come and go as they please, and as most are lockable you can still choose to keep them inside if you need to – for a pending vet visit, for example!