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  • Taking Care of your Pet
    • Eligibility
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      • Kittens and cats
      • Rabbits
      • Small pets
      • Birds, fish and other pets
    • PetWise Pet Health Hub
    • PDSA Pet Insurance
    • PetWise on tour
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    • Pet First Aid course
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    • Gifts in Wills
      • Info for Solicitors and Executors
      • Free Will Writing Offer
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5 Welfare Needs

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Are Chinchillas the right pet for you?

Find out if chinchillas are the right small pet for you and the type of care they need.

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Beat the heat: Keeping small pets cool in summer

Small pets, such as mice, hamsters and rats, can be very sensitive to heat due to their tiny size. read our tips on how to keep them cool and comfortable.

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5 Welfare Needs

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Hamster advice

Take a look at everything you need to know about pet hamsters, all in one place! From food and homes to health, we’ve got it covered.

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Keeping pets happy over busy periods

Pets can get stressed as the house gets busy and their routine changes - read our advice on how to keep stress levels down.

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5 Welfare Needs

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Are Chinchillas the right pet for you?

Find out if chinchillas are the right small pet for you and the type of care they need.

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Choosing the right small pet

Discover what small pet might be the right fit for you.

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5 Welfare Needs

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Feeding your mice

Read our vets advice on what to feed your mice, which types of fruit and veg are safe for them to eat, and why poo is an important part of their diet.

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Hamster advice

Take a look at everything you need to know about pet hamsters, all in one place! From food and homes to health, we’ve got it covered.

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5 Welfare Needs

Learn more about what every pet owner must provide for their pet.

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Beat the heat: Keeping small pets cool in summer

Small pets, such as mice, hamsters and rats, can be very sensitive to heat due to their tiny size. read our tips on how to keep them cool and comfortable.

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Choosing the right cage or enclosure for small pets

Advice on creating the right home and environment for your small pets.

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5 Welfare Needs

Learn more about what every pet owner must provide for their pet.

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Beat the heat: Keeping small pets cool in summer

Small pets, such as mice, hamsters and rats, can be very sensitive to heat due to their tiny size. read our tips on how to keep them cool and comfortable.

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Chinchilla Health

Find out how to check your chinchilla’s health every day and the simple steps you can take to keep them in top condition.

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Founded in 1917 by animal welfare pioneer, Maria Dickin CBE, PDSA is the UK’s leading veterinary charity. Operating through a UK-wide network of 48 Pet Hospitals, PDSA provides low cost and free veterinary care to the sick and injured pets of people in need and promotes responsible pet ownership

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