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How to Say Sorry So Your Dog Actually Gets It

The art of the ‘dog apology protocol’



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The Cute Reason Your Cat Loves a Leg Weave

It’s not always just to get food

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12 Ways You’re Accidentally Setting Your Dog Up to Fail

A trainer explains the well-meaning mistakes she sees dog parents make

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9 Reasons Not To Sleep On Regular Vet Check-Ups

10% of pet parents won't get their dogs regular check-ups – here’s why that‘s a mistake.

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Will Your Cat Remember You if You Leave?

And more importantly, will they miss you?

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I’m a Dog Behaviourist, Here’s When I Would Ban Bed Sharing

The five reasons not to co-sleep with your pup

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Health

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Wales Parvovirus Outbreak: Signs & Symptoms Every Dog Parent Should Know

Wales outbreak highlights deadly virus prevention essentials

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How Can I Tell if My Cat is Sunburnt?

A little sun purr-tection might not be a bad idea

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Turns Out Your Pet Might Be Your Best Anti-Ageing Secret

As if we needed any more reasons to love them...

Nutrition

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Help Your Chonky Pet Lose Weight

Here are some pro tips to help make sure your pet’s weight isn't a problem

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How to Get Your Pernickety Cat to Try a New Food

Discover the ways to get your picky eater to expand their culinary horizons

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Behaviour

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Why Is My Dog Obsessed With Licking My Feet?

The science behind your dog’s foot fetish

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Everything You Knew About Cat Curiosity Is Wrong

Everything you thought you knew about our feline friends is wrong

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Is Your Outdoor Cat a Legal Liability?

The lowdown on feline misbehaviour

Lifestyle

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What to Expect When Taking Your Dog Abroad By Plane

Jet-setting with your dog? Here’s everything you need to know.

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The People Sharing Their Lives With Giant Dogs

“It’s like walking around with a celebrity”

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The Science Behind Why Your Cat is The Cutest

Cats are seriously cute, and there’s a science behind it