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Vet charity wants to find and fix the UK's fattest pets
Vet charity PDSA is appealing for the UK’s fattest pets to enrol in a national pet slimming competition. The call comes as stats reveal up to half of UK pets (46% of dogs, 34% of cats and 30% of rabbits)* are believed to be overweight or obese.
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Getting pets ready for when the clocks change
Daylight savings and clock changes can be confusing enough for us, but for our pets it can be an even bigger change.
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Flat-faced breeds: what you need to know
Dogs like these have become really popular but there hasn’t always awareness of the health problems they can have.
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Rabbit body language
Understanding rabbits can be tricky, so we’ve put together our tips on understanding your rabbits’ body language from happy signs to signs of stress.
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Pets and antibiotics
Antibiotics can help pets fight off infections caused by bacteria. But some bacteria are becoming resistant. Here's what you need to know about pets and antibiotics
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Exercising your senior dog
Senior dogs are more likely to have health conditions or other problems that might limit how much they can exercise, but it's still important to keep them active so they stay healthy.
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Paws for traffic: five ways to protect your pets as evenings get darker
This Road Safety Week (15-21 November 2021) a national vet charity is urging pet owners to be aware of the dangers that roads and traffic can pose to our four-legged friends.
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Canine communication: recognising stress in your dog
Our dogs tend to tell us how they are feeling through their body language, but sometimes it can be easy to miss the signs. We’re looking at how Kendal Shepherd’s ladder of communication can help owners.
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Rats as pets
Get expert advice from PDSA vets on habitat, diet, and health. Learn how to choose the perfect cage, create a stimulating environment, and ensure your rats live happy lives.
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Weird things dogs do
Have you noticed your dog doing something strange? Our vets answer 7 common questions about man's best friends' strange behaviours:
