You come home to find your dog vomiting and listless. After rushing them to the vet, you learn that they swallowed one of your socks and needs emergency surgery — to the tune of several thousand dollars. Can you afford to pay that bill? If not, pet insurance might be worth considering. Pet insurance helps …
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A recent study found that 70% of dogs display signs of anxiety, but what are these signs? Veterinary surgeon Emma Rogers-Smith MRCVS outlines the common signs and symptoms to look out for in spotting anxiety in dogs and what you can do to help. Like people, dogs can get stressed out or suffer from anxiety. …
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Vitamins A vitamin is defined “organic” substance that the body needs in small amounts to function normally. To count as a vitamin, a substance must be a component of our diet that the body doesn’t produce enough of to meet its needs. A lack of them must result in a “deficiency syndrome” – a health …
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Joint problems in dogs are very common, especially as animals age. So, what are signs of joint problems, and is there anything you can do to prevent them? What is a joint? A joint is where two separate bones meet. We have several types of joints within the body. Some do not allow for movement of the …
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Cats are supersmart creatures. They have many unique personality traitswhich very few people know about. Did you know that cats do not meow to cats but only to people? So why do cats meow? Communication is very clear between cats, not so much between cats and humans though. The ‘catty’ language includes deciphering each other’s scents, …
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So, you are wondering how to talk to your dog? It’s not as if he is going to understand your cute little conversation with him. English, French, Italian or even Spanish, isn’t all that just gibberish to him? Oh, wait, maybe knowing the doggy language can help if you want to have a conversation with …
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Are you wondering how to introduce your new pet dog to your existing pets? With 2 cats and a rabbit, adding a dog to the family can be challenging if not managed well. How to help a dog adjust with a new family? Though not easy, you can do it for sure. Think about humans. …
We are a nation of dog lovers. Around 44 percent of households have pets in the UK, but the most popular pet by a mile is a dog. There are thought to be around 9 million of them. That is a lot of dogs! Owning a dog can bring so much joy and they quickly …
Dogs have an important place in our lives and homes. They are more than pets, they are sporting companions, friends, service animals and security officers. As such, there are many dog owners and dog lovers in our social circles. If you have a dog-loving friend or family member, it can be difficult to know what …
Finally, summer time is here! We bet you are excited that you and your furry friend can have so much fun outside now! With so much to see and enjoy, nicely taking care of your pet can help him have a good time despite the harshness of the weather. Allow him to experience the joys …
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