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Why Does Your Cat Drink From Everywhere Except Their Water Bowl?

It’s the elixir of life... but with conditions

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behaviour

Not Lady, Not The Tramp: How Disney Did Dogs a Disservice

What Disney got wrong about your dog

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health

What Your Dog’s Gum Colour Is Telling You

What’s normal and what requires a vet visit?

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Calling All Dog Parents: Help Shape the Future of UK Dog Welfare

Any excuse to talk about your dog, right?

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5 Ways to Respect Your Dog’s Boundaries (& Not Take Them Personally)

But I thought we were having a moment!

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TikTok Says Cats Should Only Eat From Puzzle Feeders, An Expert Weighs In

Should you really ditch your cat‘s food bowl?

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Health

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health

What to Do If You Find a Tick on Your Dog

It might give you the ick, but you need to take action

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health

Henry’s Pocket – The Weird Flap Of Skin On Your Cat’s Ear

Has your cat injured themselves? Are they growing themselves an extra ear? Nope, it’s far more likely you’ve just stumbled across Henry’s Pocket

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health

Are There Alternatives to the ‘Cone of Shame’?

If your pet is recovering from surgery and hates wearing a cone, don’t panic

Nutrition

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Can Cats Eat Blueberries?

Go ahead and serve up the superfood – with a couple of caveats

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nutrition

Could Your Dog’s Diet Be Changing Their Behaviour?

It turns out the saying ‘you are what you eat’ isn’t just for humans

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Can My Dog Eat Pears?

Yes – pears and your dog can pair together. However, there are a few things to watch out for

Behaviour

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behaviour
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behaviour

Why Is My Cat Obsessed With Bum Pats?

Turns out they back it up for a reason – here’s the science behind it

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behaviour

How to Find the Right Trainer, No Matter What Your Dog’s Been Through

With so many dog trainers out there that it can be hard to know who you can actually trust (especially if your dog has trust issues of their own), here’s where to start… 

Lifestyle

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lifestyle

Is My Dog Allowed On The Beach?

Check the rules before heading out…

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lifestyle

Does It Matter Where I Walk My Dog?

We delve into the age-old debate

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