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British Shorthair cats
The British Shorthair cat is normally a fairly relaxed, inactive breed prone to laziness; they shouldn’t need daily brushing due to their coat length unless it is moulting season.
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Ragdoll
Ragdolls are not usually highly active cats, but will play with toys and follow you around. They’re not very chatty, but are unlikely to be far from you in the house
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Sphynx
Sphynx are curious and energetic cats who love to play - they can even be taught to play fetch. They can be quite vocal and will happily have a conversation with you, following you everywhere
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PDSA statement on new research into breed health of English Bulldog
Following the release of new research, led by Niels Pedersen from the Centre of Companion Animal Health, University of California, into health issues facing the English Bulldog breed, PDSA has issued the following statement.
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Burmese cats
The Burmese is an energetic cat who loves to play. They are known to enjoy sitting either on your lap or next to you and are good at climbing and jumping.
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Cornish Rex
The Cornish Rex is an active cat always on the move; they will often happily play on their own if no one is able to play with them. You won’t often hear the Cornish Rex as they tend not to vocalise.
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Manx
Manx cats are playful but not overly active, and are often happiest following you around to keep an eye on what you are doing.
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Oriental
You’re likely to receive a lot of chatter from an Oriental as they love to be where you are, telling you about their day.
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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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Cat parasites – fleas, ticks, mites and worms
The most common cat parasites include fleas, ticks, mites and worms. Find out more about how to treat and prevent these parasites here. Written by PDSA vets.
