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The benefits of owning a pet
If you own a pet we don’t need to tell you how they can brighten your day at the wag of a tail. But did you know that lots of scientific studies have also shown that owning a pet can be good for your physical and mental health?
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Pets and babies: helping pets prepare for a new arrival
Finding out you're expecting a baby is often an exciting – and slightly daunting – time. If you’ve got a pet who’s used to having your full attention, it’s worth thinking about how they’ll react to a new arrival to avoid extra worries.
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Your guinea pig’s diet
Read our advice on the best diet to keep your guinea pigs happy and healthy.
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Which pet should I get? Should I get a pet?
Check out our advice on the questions you need to think about before deciding to get a pet (and which pet to get!).
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Breed groups: what types of dogs are there?
You might have heard dogs being called ‘working breeds’ or ‘toy breeds’, but what do these groups actually mean? We’ve broken down each to help you understand your dog better!
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Home alone – preventing separation anxiety
How long can you leave a dog alone for and who should look after your dog when you go on holiday?
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'Bad' behaviour: dealing with your dog’s behaviour problems
Our vets look at bad behaviour in dogs, including what we see as 'bad', how to fix naughty behaviour and what to do if your dog has behaviour issues.
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Tumours and lumps
It's quite common for our pets to get lumps and bumps during their life. Here's our guide to some of the most common lumps and what to look out for.
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Keeping hybrid breeds as pets
Wild hybrid breeds may appeal because of the way they look, but a lot of new owners often find they've bitten off more than they can chew!
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Introducing rabbits: how to help your bunnies bond
Rabbits are social creatures and need the company of other rabbits to be happy.