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Super Friendly Cats: ‘Slinkies’ and ‘Floofs’

In addition to particularly confident ‘moggies’, there are some popular cat breeds with a reputation for being highly friendly cats and almost dog-like in their behaviour. We like to divide these cats into two cat-egories – the ‘Slinkies’ and the ‘Floofs’. … Continue reading

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Chubby Cats

Unfortunately, chubby cats are increasingly common, and bring an increased risk of issues such as diabetes, fatty liver disease, urinary tract disease and arthritis.

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“It’s My Hormones!” – What Weight Changes In Pets Sometimes Means

Whilst changes in a pet’s body condition are often related to lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise, did you know that there are some cases where significant weight changes in pets can be the result of an underlying medical … Continue reading

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Long Haired Cats And How To Care For Them

Long haired cats such as Ragdolls, Birmans, Maine Coons and Persians are great to snuggle and are generally blessed with loving, sweet personalities. This makes them great companions! However, keeping one of these beautiful cat breeds clean and healthy will … Continue reading

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Did You Know Lillies Can Be Lethal?

Lilies are popular flowers and commonly used in arrangements due to their appealing fragrance. Many pet owners are, however, unaware of the danger they pose to cats.

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Do pets get heart disease?

Absolutely! Heart disease is not uncommon in dogs and cats, and knowing what to look out for is important as it can really make a difference to your pet’s life.

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How Much Sleep Do They Really Need?

You may have thought of diet and exercise as being the most important part of your pet’s health and wellbeing, but did you know that sleep has just as big a part to play?

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Rocky’s Secret

We’d like to introduce you to Rocky the Cat and he has a little secret … he’s allergic to fleas!

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Beating Nail Clipping Fear

Try these six steps for nail clipping at home!

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Knowing the Signs: Stress

Stress can be as hard for our pets as it is on us humans and should never be underestimated. Changes to routines or other disruptions around the home can be a big cause of stress in dogs. Good changes often … Continue reading

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