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Get health advice from vets and specialists, from major medical stuff to everyday pet wellness.

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Winter Pet Hazards: Keep Your Pets Safe This Season

Winter brings hidden dangers for pets – find out how to keep them safe

routine care

Want to ace everyday pet wellness? Get tips on vet check-ups, vaccine schedules, preventative care, DIY remedies, and more.

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It’s not just the smallies who need regular brushing

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The difference in price is staggering

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Why dog parents often overlook weight gain warning signs

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conditions & treatments

The medical stuff is stressful. Get expertise on common (and not-so-common) health issues, from causes and symptoms to the latest treatments for pets.

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The difference in price is staggering

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Complicated name, but a disease cat parents need to know

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skin issues & allergies

Casual scratch? Weird paw lick? Seasonal allergies? Fleas? We’ll help you decipher all the pet skin issues.

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

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

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A furry coat is not an SPF

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grooming

Pet grooming? Not always glamorous. Get DIY nail-clipping tutorials, bath-time tricks, and celeb groomer tips to keep your pet looking (and feeling) good.

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If your dog could choose their shampoo, it would probably be Eau de Fox – but these are the next best thing

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They just can’t get enough

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When well-being is just as important as aesthetics

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safety

Get tips on pet-proofing your digs, keeping your pets warm (or cool) through the seasons, and avoiding all the toxic stuff… like toys, plants, and everything else they try to eat.

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Fireworks are fun for you, not for your feline friend

a picture of a small brown labrador puppy getting an injection from an unseen man in green scrubs

The difference in price is staggering

Dog looking out the window at dusk

How to help your dog stay cool, calm and collected this autumn

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holistic vet care

Check out the latest alternative pet care treatments, like massage techniques, herbal remedies, and other not-so-traditional therapies.

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What pet parents need to know about canine behaviour

Dog lying in the sun

They just can’t get enough

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Are these yellow blooms friend or foe?

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Emergencies & First Aid

Learn who to call for pet emergencies, how to know when a pet injury is an emergency, and other emergency care advice to help in a pinch.

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This little-known flaw can cause terrible consequences

These autumnal staples can hide a toxic threat to your pup

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Plus, how to spot counterfeit pet meds online

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dental health

Wonder how often you really need to brush your pet’s teeth? Here’s everything you need to know about caring for their pearly whites.

a picture of a speckled greyhound with their mouth open and their tongue hanging out

It’s not just the smallies who need regular brushing

Two women, one in scrubs, crouch down next to a fluffy grey dog

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

dog panting with tongue out

Your pup’s tongue is sending you important temperature signals

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