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Grooming tips for dog owners

Grooming your dog is a key part of responsible dog ownership. Whether you do it yourself or visit a professional groomer, it’s important to help keep their coat healthy and shiny. Grooming your dog helps to prevent their coat from getting matted, as well s removing dead hair, dirt and...
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A guide to understanding liver health in pets

The liver is an important organ with many functions including the digestion and conversion of nutrients, the removal of toxins from the blood, and the storage of vitamins and minerals. Maintaining a healthy liver in dogs and cats is vital for an animal’s general health and recovery. The liver plays...
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Top tips to maintain a healthy digestive function in pets

As a pet owner it is important to understand how to support and maintain healthy digestive function for your cat or dog to prevent unwanted trips to the vet. Dogs are especially curious and can pick up objects they shouldn’t. Maintaining healthy digestive function helps your pet to live a...
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How to keep your pet safe and healthy during Spring

Spring is a warm welcome from the cold wintry days of the last few months, and we’re not the only ones pleased to turn our back on colder days. Warmer weather and lighter evenings in Spring mean that pets generally spend more time outside, either exploring the garden or...
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A guide to training your dog

Getting a new pet can be an exciting time in any home, but, it’s important to settle them and begin training right away. Whether you have a new puppy or have adopted an older dog, training is the most rewarding part of owning a dog. Training your dog doesn’t just...
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Foods to avoid giving your dog

Dogs have long been known as man’s best friend. Because of this, many of us aren’t averse to treating our pets to something other than a pig’s ear from the butchers! However, with over one in four of us owning a dog, do we actually know what foods we should...
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How good dogs can turn bad – Titon’s story

Dog Trainers, Claire Lawrence shares an exert from her new book '3 Steps to Silence' on her experience of how good dogs can turn bad. Titon was never a minute’s bother, but after a serious fight with three other dogs, his behavior changed. I wanted to talk to you today...
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Understanding allergies in pets

Just like their owners, allergies in pets are a common occurance with an estimated 20% of dogs suffering from them. Allergies in pets can vary from food, environmental or household, and 10% of allergies in dogs are said to be food related, but many pets can suffer from more than...
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A guide to travelling with your pet

For pets, car journeys can often be a distressing event and some pets can become anxious and overwhelmed. Many pets associate the car with a trip to the vets or kennels, which can lead to stress. As more and more pets become part of the family, many owners are now...
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Top tips for healthy skin and coat

Managing a pet’s skin and coat is one of the most common reasons a pet owner will take their dog or cat to visit the vet. In dogs, it is particularly common for Terriers, Setters, Retrievers, Spaniels and Dalmatians to visit the vet with skin problems. As a pet owner...
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A guide to managing your pet’s weight

Obesity in pets is a common problem that can affect both cats and dogs. Like humans, our pets need a combination of a balanced diet and the right amount of exercise to stay healthy and mobile. Managing your pet’s weight can be tricky as it’s tempting to feed them tasty...
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Shine a red light on wellness all year round

Harnessing the power of light energy to promote wellness may not be new, but it’s experiencing a resurgence, not only in practice, but as...

PDSA – Why pets eat the strangest things

From socks and slippers to necklaces and knickers – our pets sometimes eat the strangest of things! But why do they do this? What...

Top tips for pet owners during summer

During summer months we love nothing more than spending our time outdoors with pets. With warmer weather and longer days, it’s the best time to...

Vet shares symptoms of condition dogs can pass to humans

With approximately 13.5 million dogs as pets in the UK, many pet owners may not know of some conditions that their dog can pass to them...

Expert tips on how to reduce hay fever symptoms in dogs as pollen levels soar

Hayfever season is in full swing and according to the Met Office, the pollen forecast over the next five days is high. Dog owners may...
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Top tips for autumn walks with your dog

Autumn is a great time to get outside to enjoy nature with your four-legged friend. While walking your dog, it’s important to be aware of how to keep them safe. To help pet owners keep their dog's safe this autumn on walks, we share some top tips: Change walking routine With changes...