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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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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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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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Car Sickness In Dogs
Learn how travel sickness can affect dogs as well as humans, and what steps you can take if your pet gets sick or stressed when travelling in the car.
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Protecting Your Dog From Fleas
Itching to protect your dog from fleas? They're a common complaint in dogs causing irritation, disease & tapeworms. Find out more about dog flea protection.
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What To Do If Your Dog Is Incontinent
If your dog begins accidentally urinating where it shouldn't, find out if it is suffering from incontinence as bladder infections or USMI could be the cause.
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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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Hookworms And Your Cat
Hookworms are blood sucking intestinal worms but are very rare in cats, especially in the UK.
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Giardia And Your Cat
Giardia are a type of protozoa – a microscopic, single-celled parasite – which lives in the small intestines. Affected cats can get nasty diarrhoea, as well as spreading the parasite to others – including us!
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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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How Old Is Your Cat In Human Years?
How old is my cat in human years?
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Heartworms And Your Cat
Heartworms are thankfully not found in the UK, but are a risk for cats that travel abroad – although cats are at a much lower risk than dogs.
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Rabbit Vaccinations
A rabbit vaccination helps prevent various diseases & viruses. Find all the advice you need about vaccinating your rabbit and request an appointment online.
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Rabbits And Car Travel
Safe and calm car travel for your rabbit Most bunnies are not great travellers and some may have never even have been in a car. It’s important to make the whole experience as stress-free as possible.
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A Guide To Feeding Your Fish
Thinking about the dietary needs of your fish is one of the first things you will need to consider. The nutrition you provide your fish is hugely important – food provides the building blocks for everything that happens in your fish’s body and is also important for water quality.
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Handling And Play With Birds
Some birds love to be petted, while others enjoy company but not of the hands-on type. Learn more about handling an play with birds from Vets4Pets.
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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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Hamster Advice
Pick up hints and tips about caring for hamsters in the home, including dietary advice, where to keep your pet, and how to keep it fit and healthy.
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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?