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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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Caring For Your Chinchilla
Advice on keeping a chinchilla, a nocturnal pet. With the right food and drink, plus plenty of exercise and play, it could be with you for years to come.
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A Guide To Feeding Your Small Pet
Nutritional health can be overlooked for some small pets, so read our advice to make sure you’re providing your new family member with everything they need.
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Ticks And Your Ferret
Find out if your pet ferret could potentially be at risk of catching ticks and how to check for them with this useful pet health advice from Vets4Pets.
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Ticks And Your Reptile
While indoor reptiles are at very low risk of tick bites, our roaming reptiles such as tortoises are more likely to be affected.
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Mites And Your Reptile
Amazingly, there are over 250 species of mite which can affect reptiles. Thankfully, most of these are very rare or not found in the UK.
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Handling Reptiles
Many people falsely assume you cannot handle reptiles. In fact, many reptiles can be socialised to a degree and can be routinely handled.
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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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Top Tips On Keeping Pets Safe This Halloween
Halloween is a time for fun and games for most families but it can pose certain threats and risks to our pets. Find out more.
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Cleaning Dogs Teeth
Just like humans, dogs, including puppies, can suffer from dental health issues. Find out how to clean dogs teeth and look after their oral hygiene.
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Adder Bites In Dogs
Learn more about what happens if a dog gets bitten by an adder snake and what to do if the situation occurs, to keep your dog safe and healthy.
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Cognitive Dysfunction In Dogs
Sadly we all know that when people age they can develop dementia, but did you know it happens to our dogs too? Read our expert advice today.
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Whipworms And Your Dog
Anecdotally, older dogs are more at risk of having a whipworm burden than younger dogs. Whipworms are blood sucking intestinal worms.
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Tapeworms And Your Dog
Find out the signs, symptoms, prevention and treatment of Tapeworms in your dog. Read professional advice that will help to keep your dog happy & healthy.
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Heatstroke In Dogs
Learn how dogs can easily suffer from over-heating or heatstroke in hot weather, and what actions to take if your dog needs to cool down.
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Separation Anxiety
Teaching your dog or puppy that being alone for short periods is normal and that you will return is really important. Read our top tips here.
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Heart Disease In Large Dogs
DCM is a form of heart disease in medium to large breed dogs such as St Bernards, Dobermans, Boxers & German Shepherds. Contact your practice to find out more.
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Diabetes In Dogs
It is estimated that 1 in every 100 dogs that reaches 12 years of age will develop diabetes. Read our expert advice on caring for your dog as they get older.
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Safe Car Travel For Dogs
Unrestrained dogs can be a distraction, as well as being a risk to themselves and others in a crash. So, what do you need to do to keep you both safe?
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What Is Positive Reinforcement?
Positive reinforcement training is an important and powerful skill. Find out more about this useful training technique, how to use it & the do's and don'ts.