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How to cope with the death of a pet
Advice on making the difficult decision to put your pet to sleep, breaking the news to children, and coping with the loss.
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Pedigree Dog Health
Some pedigree dogs can suffer from serious health problems. Find out more about these breeds and the warning signs to look out for.
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The cost of owning a cat
It’s easy to forget in all the excitement of getting a new feline friend but it’s important to understand the cost involved in caring for them their entire lives.
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Getting a cat
Where a cat is born and raised can have a huge impact on their health and happiness. Find out what our vets' recommend as the best place to get a cat.
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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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Dog neutering: a guide to castration and spaying
Neutering’ is an operation to remove the testicles or ovaries from a dog. Most dogs can be neutered from 6 months old.
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Gastroenteritis (stomach upset) in dogs
Gastroenteritis is a general term for a stomach and gut upsets. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea and gut pain.
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Cat labour – a guide to your cat giving birth
If you have a pregnant cat, it’s important to be well informed and prepared for her kittening to reduce the chance of problems.
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Dog Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea is very common in dogs and mild cases usually pass within a couple of days. Find out when to contact your vet and how you can care for your dog at home.
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PetWise in schools
PetWise School Award What is PetWise School Award? PetWise School Award is similar to an accreditation scheme – you may already be familiar with these in school. The difference is, this is the first (and only) animal-related award that schools can take part in. By being ‘PetWise’, your community will know that your school is pet-savvy and care about our furry friends. In order to complete the…
