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Animal Health Certificates (AHCs): Pet Owner’s Guide to Taking Your Pet Abroad
Traveling with pets can be a rewarding experience, but it requires careful planning and adherence to specific regulations to ensure the safety and health of
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The Painful Risks of Not Vaccinating Your Pets
Diseases that you pet can be vaccinated against can have devastating effects. For most of the viruses that affect pets today there is still no
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5 Spooktacular Halloween Pet Safety Tips
Halloween is a howling good time for us humans, but it can be a little spooky for our four-legged friends. As a pet owner, it’s
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Microchipping Cats to become Mandatory in the UK by June 2024
In recent years, microchipping has emerged as a revolutionary tool in the world of pet identification. In this country, we’re renowned for our love of
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Summer Garden Safety for Pets: Avoiding Toxic Plants & Hazards
As summer approaches, many pet owners look forward to spending quality time in their gardens with their beloved pets. However, it’s crucial to be aware
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5 Potential Easter Poisons and How to Protect Your Pet
Easter and Spring are celebrated times across the country and bring fresh growth in our gardens, lighter nights, bank holidays and of course…. visits from
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How Worms Can Risk the Health of Your Pet and Your Family
Where they come from and what to do Even outwardly healthy looking animals can have worms, and they can cause suffering, illness and sometimes even
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Ticks: Disease Transmission, Symptoms and Removal Techniques
Ticks: Disease Transmission, Symptoms and Removal Techniques Ticks are external parasites, and globally they rival only mosquitos as carriers of disease. Their natural habitat is
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The Itchy Issue of Fleas: A Risk for Your Pet and Your Family
Fleas – putting your family at risk all year round Fleas are often considered to be a seasonal nuisance that are annoying for your pet,
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Exercising Your Pet: Tips to Make Sure Your Cat or Dog Gets Exercise
Running around, moving, and exploring is an instinctive part of a cat and dog’s life, and is fundamental to their physical – and mental –