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Heartworms And Your Dog
Heartworms are thankfully not found in the UK, but are a serious risk for dogs that travel abroad. Click here to read more.
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Fatty Lumps And Lipomas
Lipomas, or fatty lumps, are very common in dogs.While they are tumours, lipomas are just made up of fat cells and so are mostly completely benign.
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Conker Hazards In Dogs
While many dogs ignore conkers on walks, some like to play with them or even try to eat them. Conkers can cause blockages or poisoning when ingested by dogs.
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Choosing Your New Cat
Are you looking for a cat that loves adventure or a quiet companion who will while away the days with you? Learn more about choosing the right cat for you.
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Lungworm And Your Cat
Cat and dog lungworm are not the same parasite, and cat lungworm is not as severe. Lungworm in cats is rare in the UK but, the number of cases are rising.
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Lice And Your Cat
Lice live on the skin of your cat, and feed on the skin itself. Lice can be uncomfortable for your cat, and can make them itchy and sore in large numbers.
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Cats And Fireworks
Click through to check our advice page on how to spot if your cat is worried around fireworks and how to help them through this tough time of year.
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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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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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Rabbit Arthritis
Osteoarthritis, often referred to just as arthritis, is a painful disease caused by wear and tear of a joint. It makes movement difficult and sore.
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E. Cuniculi And Your Rabbit
E. cuniculi is a microscopic brain and kidney parasite. While many rabbits can carry the parasite and show no signs, others can develop deadly disease.
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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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How To Keep Rabbits Active
No one wants a bored rabbit, especially as it puts them at risk of health problems. Here are a few ideas to keep your pet stimulated and active.
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Bringing Your Fish Home
Fish can be incredible pets, and have a hugely diverse set of requirements; from cold-water fish who have limited but definite needs, to marine tanks.
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Choosing Your New Fish
Finding the right fish to suit you depends very much on the level of time and commitment you have, and is an important decision.
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A Guide To Feeding Your Fish
Thinking about the dietary needs of your fish is one of the first things you will need to consider. The nutrition you provide your fish is hugely important.
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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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Microchipping Your Bird
We often consider microchipping our furry pets, but birds are less commonly microchipped. For parrots a microchip is a safe and permanent way of identification.
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Bird Parasites
Sadly, not having fur doesn’t mean our birds can escape the problem of parasites, click below to take a closer look at the parasites that can affect your bird.