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  Positive dog training tips

  Positive dog training can be used to correct many different behavioural problems, teach basic commands and teach a dog to be housetrained. More »

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  What not to feed your kitten

  If you are the recent owner of an adorable, little kitten, you will need to take the proper precautions in order to give it the best start in life. The right diet is crucial during these formative stages so that your feline friend grows up healthy, strong More »

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  The "Help! My cat's stuck up a tree" guide

  Any cat owner will know how adept these animals are at scaling trees, telegraph poles and anything else that would induce vertigo in a regular human. However, there is always a slight chance that a cat will climb a tree only to get stuck because it is too More »

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  How to keep your dog fit and healthy

  A dog is a naturally active and athletic animal. He or she needs to have the opportunity to stay fit and healthy, which as the owner, is your responsibility to provide. More »

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  Why do cats sit in windows for hours?

  While there are as many cat personalities as there are breeds, we guarantee that there are quite a few animals that enjoy sitting on the windowsill simply staring out through the glass for hours on end More »

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  Cat Fights: How to tell when they're serious

  Anyone who owns one or more cats will be used to watching them wrestle on numerous occasions with other felines. Sometimes this is serious and sometimes it is just playful, but how can we, as humans, tell the difference? More »

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  A beginners guide to dog breeding

  There’s a common misconception out there that it’s very easy to start breeding dogs and make a large amount of money in the process. In reality, there needs to be a significant amount of research before deciding to breed your dog. More »

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  A guide to dog collars

  Whether you are a new or experienced dog owner, you must both have and use two pieces of equipment, the collar and lead. More »

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  Kitten Health Warnings

  If you are the owner of a new kitten, it pays to keep an eye out for its health at all times. Younger cats can be more susceptible to disease, and by looking out for any important symptoms, you can then take them to the vet to sort out any problems a lot  More »

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  A guide to shopping with your dog

  There are many different shops, boutiques and even larger chain types of retail stores that are becoming increasingly dog friendly. More »

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  A flat fit for a cat

  If your kitty is an indoor animal, you will need to deck out your flat so that it is cat-friendly. More »

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  Introducing your pet to strangers

  We all love social occasions, meeting friends and family for a get together but so often we overlook how our pets might react. More »

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  Record Breaking Dogs

  Although we consider man’s best friend to be special, we don’t usually recognize dogs for being record establishers, holders and breakers. More »

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  City living on the catside

  While humans often boast about how much things have changed and how far we have progressed over the past century or so, we often forget about the pets that have been dragged along with us during this time. More »

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  Responsible Pet Ownership: A Few Basic Rules

  We all dream at one time or another of having a pet companion in our lives. It may be anything from a dog or cat to a parrot or bearded dragon but there are a few basic rules to follow when owning any pet. More »

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  Small Pet Series: Caring for your micropig

  They are cute, small and are being promoted as the perfect pet for the 21st century. The micro pig is the latest craze and many celebrities now own one of their own. More »

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  Top Tips for a Healthy Dog

  There are many ways in which you can keep your dog fit and healthy. The biggest problem is that they can’t tell you when they are unwell, so you need to keep a close eye on their behaviour and do all the things possible to help ensure that your dog has  More »

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  Snakes - How to care for your slithery friend!

  Snakes are often depicted as slimy and slithery but are actually cold blooded creatures and are, effectively, reptiles without legs. They can make great pets and are relatively easy to keep, providing they have the ideal conditions. With the proper attent More »

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  A Straightforward Guide To Bathing Your Dog

  Bathing your dog can be a pleasant experience or it can be the worst, most stressful event you could imagine. There is a very simple way to make that monthly bath much less of a problem, for both you and your four legged friend. The key is in taking the  More »

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  Postnatal Cats

  If your cat is expecting a litter of kittens, you can expect there to be a few changes after they are born. The queen’s personality will alter as she focuses on caring for her kittens’ health, safety and well-being. Generally though, the mother will t More »