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Bringing Home Your Small Pet
Bringing home a new pet is a really exciting time, no matter their size! Small pets all have different needs and suit different homes.
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Mites And Your Small Furry
Did you know there are actually many species of mites? Small and spider-like, with four pairs of legs, mites are actually a group on their own!
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Hamster Advice
Pick up hints and tips about caring for hamsters in the home, including dietary advice, where to keep your pet, and how to keep it fit and healthy.
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Choosing Your New Bird
Whether you're experienced with pet birds or new to the species entirely, we've put together insightful advice on how to choose the right pet bird for you.
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Handling And Play With Birds
Some birds love to be petted, while others enjoy company but not of the hands-on type. Learn more about handling an play with birds from Companion Care.
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Antifreeze Poisoning In Cats
Sadly, antifreeze is hugely toxic to cats, and every year cats across Britain are seriously ill or die from antifreeze poisoning.
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Cat Diet Advice
Feeding a cat properly can sometimes feel like a tricky task. Discover the right way to feed your cat or kitten in our free, and simple, cat feeding guide.
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Cat Housing
With the invention of litter trays, and microchip cat flaps, to name a few, we now have much more freedom in how we choose to set up our cats’ environments.
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Worming Your Cat
Worms in cats & kittens can cause symptoms such as itching, sickness, diarrhoea & weight loss, with some affecting humans.
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Dog Arthritis
Learn more about how arthritis can affect dogs as they get older, and the symptoms to look out for with this painful stiffening of the joints.
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Dealing With Diabetes in Cats
If your cat is drinking more than usual, is lethargic, is going to the toilet more or has lost weight, it could have diabetes, find out more today.
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Hyperthyroidism In Cats
Find out more about hyperthyroidism, your cat could be suffering from it if it is losing weight, eating more, is restless or has a fast heart.
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Choosing Your New Rabbit
It can be tempting to think of rabbits as being fairly generic, but there are 62 different rabbit breeds registered with the British Rabbit Council.
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Housing Your Rabbit
Explore our rabbit accommodation advice which includes hutches and enclosures, and others, but whichever you choose, it must be warm, dry and safe.
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Car Travel With Your Cat
While some cats travel well, others dread the appearance of the cat basket. Click here to learn how to make car travel with your cat easier.
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Where Should I Get My New Cat From?
If you do decide you definitely want a cat, the next consideration is where you might get your cat from. You should consider both breeders and rescue centres.
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How Old Is Your Cat In Human Years?
Have you ever wondered how old your cat is in human years? Click the link and read our expert advice to learn more about how they age.
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Summer Pet Safety Tips
Whether you have a dog, cat or other small animal this section of the website gives you top advice on keeping them healthy and happy over the summer months.
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Skin Allergies In Pets
Learn about the signs and treatments available for pet's skin allergies, where the skin can't defend itself against allergens, by following our top tips.
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What Is Positive Reinforcement?
Positive reinforcement training is an important and powerful skill. Find out more about this useful training technique, how to use it & the do's and don'ts.