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Dog

Everything You Need to Know About Dog Training

The expression you can’t teach an old dog new tricks doesn’t hold true. You may think training is just for puppies but man’s best friend is never too old for dog training. Enrolling your dog in dog obedience training can help to reinforce what they learnt as puppies. Just like humans, dogs’ personalities can grow

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Cat

How to Ensure Healthy Cat Dental Care

The dental health of your cat is an important aspect of their overall health. After all, healthy teeth make for a happy cat. While your vet will check on your cat’s dental health during your annual check-up, there is a range of measures you can implement at home to ensure that your cat has as

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Dog

Dog Vaccinations Explained

Dog owners want their dogs to live a long and healthy life. Things like diet, exercise, affection and love all play a huge role in the quality of your dog’s life. But, it’s regular vaccinations that have the biggest impact on your dog’s health, wellbeing and longevity. Making sure that your dog is up to

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Pet

Your Guide to Optimum Animal Nutrition

Nutrition is the foundation of health for animals—the dictum ‘you are what you eat’ applies just as much to animals as it does to humans. If you’ve made the decision to welcome a pet into your life, then you need to ensure that you know exactly what they need to eat in order to enjoy

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Dog

The Complete Guide to Dog Care

Becoming a dog owner can be one of the most rewarding decisions you ever make. A dog is the ultimate companion; they really will love you no matter what. But with this great joy, comes great responsibility. It is vital that you have a thorough understanding of exactly what it takes to look after your

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Cat

What Sort of Food is Best for My Cat?

Cat people are among the most devoted pet owners out there. They always have the best interests of the feline friends at heart. So, if you’re a cat person you’ll want to make sure that your little kitty is leading the most luxurious, yet healthy lifestyle possible. A large part of that means finding the

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Dog

What Sort of Dog Food Is Best For My Pooch?

There’s nothing quite like the love you get from your pooch. Coming home from work and seeing that big grin and wagging tail is one of the truly magical parts of life. One of the best ways to look after your pet is to give them the best dog food you can. With so many

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Vet microchipping a cat
Cat

What’s Involved in Microchipping Your Puppy or Kitten

Pets are a part of the family, so it’s a sad fact that dogs and cats can sometimes go missing. Over the years, pet owners have utilised various means in order to locate their lost pet. The most commonly known method to help others identify your cat or dog should they find themselves lost is

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vet checking dog's teeth
Dog

How to Ensure Healthy Dog Dental Care

Whilst dogs aren’t as vulnerable to cavities as their two-legged owners, poor dental hygiene can pose a highly significant threat to a dog’s health and wellbeing. In this blog post we’ll go over everything you should know about healthy dog dental care, including: Dog teeth brushing 101 Toothbrushes and toothpaste Food and toys When should

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puppy getting vaccinations
Dog

What Puppy Vaccinations Does My Dog Need?

There’s nothing more exciting than getting a new puppy. That fluffy little ball of energy will put a smile on anyone’s face and bring joy to any household. However, the first few months of your pet’s life are not just about cuddling, wrestling and trying to save your shoes from the jaws of your new

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