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Rehoming a pet during the coronavirus pandemic
As some rescue centres are beginning to rehome pets again, now might seem like a good time to get a four-legged friend for some of us, but there’s a lot to think about first!
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Vet Q&A: Is my cat grooming too much?
Cats are clean animals and it’s normal to see your feline friend preening themselves throughout the day. If they’re grooming too much though and you’re noticing hair loss, then there may be an underlying problem.
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How to: Record a resting respiratory rate
This guide is to help you if you need to record your pet’s resting respiratory rate (how many breaths your pet takes each minute while resting or sleeping).
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Removing pet hair from around the home
Anyone with pets knows nothing is safe from their fur. Carpets, sofas, even your food sometimes. That’s why we’re bringing you the definitive guide to keeping on top of pet hair in your house.
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First aid for choking
Choking is a serious life-threatening problem that needs immediate action. A choking pet will have difficulty breathing, will make choking sounds and might paw at their mouth.
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Hand rearing puppies
Hand rearing puppies can be very rewarding, but is a big commitment. Hand rearing involves keeping your puppies warm, regular feeding, toileting, cleaning, health monitoring and socialisation.
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Hand rearing kittens
Hand rearing kittens can be very rewarding but is also a big commitment. It involves keeping the kittens warm, regular feeding, toileting, cleaning, health monitoring and socialisation.
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Ear Cropping in Dogs
Ear cropping is a cruel and unnecessary mutilation that involves removing a dog’s earflaps to change how they look.
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Pets in lets: Top tips for renting with pets
We’re undoubtedly a nation of pet lovers, with our 2022 PAW Report findings showing a whopping 52% of UK adults own a pet. Despite this, many tenants are still faced with the challenge of finding a home that will welcome their furry family members; in 2020, only 7% of landlords advertised their property as suitable for pets (GOV.UK). Finding it too difficult to secure pet-friendly accommodation, many pet owners are left with no choice but to give up their four-legged friends - a truly heart-breaking outcome.
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Pet First Aid course saves pup from choking death
Owner puts life-saving lessons into practice – after just a week!
