PET HEALTH ADVICE WITH IN2TOWN & THE PDSA
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Pet Health Advice
Are Too Many Treats Making Your Dog Obese?
Nothing works quite like a treat when training your dog. But, could our love of using dog treats in training our pets be the reason for an alarming rise in dog obesity? Think of it; most of the textbooks tell you to use them. For instance, when you want to train... Read more
Puppy Socialization - When, How And Why?
Socialization, the process of introducing and familiarizing a dog to new experiences, is one of the most important things you can do as a dog owner. By making your puppy more familiar with common objects like passing trucks, bicycles, loud noises, or other animals, and small children, you are helping... Read more
Training Your Puppy: A Beginner's Guide
As your puppy grows up it will become increasing harder to get them out of any bad habits. Training from the moment you get your puppy is extremely important and the younger they are the faster they will learn. Agree on a routine Make sure everyone agrees on the rules for the... Read more
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Puppy Socialization - When, How And Why?
Socialization, the process of introducing and familiarizing a dog to new experiences, is one of the most important things you can do as a dog owner. By making your puppy more familiar with common objects like passing trucks, bicycles, loud noises, or other animals, and small children, you are helping... Read more
Training Your Puppy: A Beginner's Guide
As your puppy grows up it will become increasing harder to get them out of any bad habits. Training from the moment you get your puppy…
Useful Information About Yorkshire Terriers
About Yorkshire Terriers Like the staffy, Yorkshire Terriers are a small breed of dog, popular as pets in the UK partly due to their compact size and…
Understanding The Need Of Dogs When They Become Old
When Our Dogs Slow Down: Understanding the Needs of Senior Canines. Much like we will all grow older, so will our pets. The enjoyment that one receives and…
PDSA Explains about Signs of diabetes in pets
Just like humans, our pets can also be affected by diabetes mellitus. This is a disease which affects the body’s ability to control glucose (sugar) levels…
VET ADVICE WITH THE PDSA
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PDSA advice on looking after rats
Some people may not be keen on the idea of keeping pet rats, but as any existing owner knows they can be very rewarding pets. Rats are inquisitive and intelligent animals. In order to keep them healthy and happy, it’s important that owners make sure they fully understand their needs and... Read more
How to keep your hamster healthy and happy
Hamsters can be a good pet for people who don’t have enough room for a larger pet. However, they still need plenty of care and attention…
PDSA Calls On Pet Owners To Vaccinate Their Pets
Vets advise all owners to get their pets vaccinated as a matter of course, yet around a fifth of dogs, over a quarter of cats and…
PDSA Says Take Care Of Your Pet While Travelling In Your Car
Anyone planning a weekend getaway this Bank Holiday should remember it’s not just the two-legged members of the family that need to buckle-up: the four-legged ones…
Veterinary Advice Caring for epileptic pets
Pet Health Advice. Veterinary advice today looks at the important issue of caring for pets who suffer from epilepsy. Not a lot of people understand that…
DOG ADVICE WITH YOUR ONLINE PET MAGAZINE
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Are Too Many Treats Making Your Dog Obese?
Nothing works quite like a treat when training your dog. But, could our love of using dog treats in training our pets be the reason for an alarming rise in dog obesity? Think of it; most of the textbooks tell you to use them. For instance, when you want to train... Read more
Puppy Socialization - When, How And Why?
Socialization, the process of introducing and familiarizing a dog to new experiences, is one of the most important things you can do as a dog owner.…
Training Your Puppy: A Beginner's Guide
As your puppy grows up it will become increasing harder to get them out of any bad habits. Training from the moment you get your puppy…
Useful Information About Yorkshire Terriers
About Yorkshire Terriers Like the staffy, Yorkshire Terriers are a small breed of dog, popular as pets in the UK partly due to their compact size and…
Understanding The Need Of Dogs When They Become Old
When Our Dogs Slow Down: Understanding the Needs of Senior Canines. Much like we will all grow older, so will our pets. The enjoyment that one receives and…
CAT CARE AND CAT HEALTH NEWS AND ADVICE
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PDSA warns Cat Owners about Asthma
Pet Health Advice. One in five* households in the UK are affected by asthma, but many people don’t realise it’s a problem among our feline friends as well. So in this week’s Pet Care Column, leading veterinary charity, PDSA, discusses the condition, its triggers and treatment. Feline asthma is similar to... Read more
PET HEALTH MAGAZINE NEWS AND ADVICE
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How to keep your hamster healthy and happy
Hamsters can be a good pet for people who don’t have enough room for a larger pet. However, they still need plenty of care and attention to ensure they are looked after properly. Sean Wensley, PDSA Senior Vet, said: “All pets have five welfare needs which must be met to keep... Read more
Keeping small pets happy
Dogs and cats may hold pride of place as the UK’s most popular pets, but with nearly two million rabbits, together with large numbers of guinea…
What your dogs bottom scooting behaviour’ really means
Dog owners can sometimes be perplexed by the behaviour of their canine companions, but one particular habit is very frequently misunderstood – when dogs ‘scoot’ their…
PDSA Your bed could be a bugs paradise warns PDSA
If a cat or dog shares your bed, you could be sleeping with thousands of fleas too, warns leading veterinary charity PDSA. The news comes as millions…
PDSA Calls On Pet Owners To Vaccinate Their Pets
Vets advise all owners to get their pets vaccinated as a matter of course, yet around a fifth of dogs, over a quarter of cats and…
PDSA Says Take Care Of Your Pet While Travelling In Your Car
Anyone planning a weekend getaway this Bank Holiday should remember it’s not just the two-legged members of the family that need to buckle-up: the four-legged ones need to be safely secured as well. “Dogs can cause accidents if they are not secure in the car, as they can distract the driver”... Read more
PDSA warns Cat Owners about Asthma
Pet Health Advice. One in five* households in the UK are affected by asthma, but many people don’t realise it’s a problem among our feline friends…
Veterinary Advice Caring for epileptic pets
Pet Health Advice. Veterinary advice today looks at the important issue of caring for pets who suffer from epilepsy. Not a lot of people understand that…
PDSA Says Dog Training Is Important
Pet Health Advice. PDSA recommends that all dog owners train their four-legged friends as early as possible to help stop them injuring themselves or other members…
Protect Yourself Against Pet Fleas
As winter weather bites and the central heating is turned up around the UK, pet owners could inadvertently be turning their homes into a flea’s paradise,…
Think Before Buying A Pet This Christmas
Deciding to get a new pet is a big commitment, and PDSA is urging people to think carefully before making plans to add a furry new member to the family this Christmas. PDSA Senior Vet, Sean Wensley, explains: Choosing the right pet for your lifestyle is essential to ensure a... Read more
PDSA Talk About Introducing Pets To Children
Introducing a new baby to the four-legged members of a family can be an anxious time for parents and stressful for the pet involved, but the…
Fireworks To Cause Problems For 9 Million Pets
Bonfire night may still be a few weeks away, but with PDSA’s recent Animal Wellbeing Report revealing that over 9 million cats and dogs suffer fear…
Coping With Pet Blindness
Sadly, some conditions, such as cataracts, glaucoma and diabetes, can cause pets to lose their sight. Sight may not be the primary sense in all pets…
Dog Problem Pet Behaviour
If you have a problem with your pet’s behaviour then you are not alone – many types of behaviour can become problematic for owners, including noise…
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PDSA Talk About Introducing Pets To Children
Introducing a new baby to the four-legged members of a family can be an anxious time for parents and stressful... Read more
Fireworks To Cause Problems For 9 Million Pets
Bonfire night may still be a few weeks away, but with PDSA’s recent Animal Wellbeing Report revealing that over 9... Read more
Coping With Pet Blindness
Sadly, some conditions, such as cataracts, glaucoma and diabetes, can cause pets to lose their sight. Sight may not be... Read more
Dog Kennel Cough
We all like to go on holiday but if you are travelling abroad you cannot take your dogs with you... Read more
PDSA Warns Pet Owners On Poisonous Plants
With Autumn now upon us the PDSA would like to warn us about the dangers that are ahead. With seasonal... Read more
Dog Advice Pet Travel Safety
We all love to take our dogs out on trips to the beach or to the countryside but it is... Read more
Dog Bathing Advice
If your dog loves to jump in puddles and play in dirt, it can be quite a challenge to keep... Read more
Your Pet Loves Christmas Wrapping Paper
Lots of us like to spoil our pets over the festive season with a nicely wrapped present or two, but... Read more
9 Million Pets Worried About Fire Works Night
Bonfire night may still be a few weeks away, but with PDSA’s recent Animal Wellbeing Report revealing that over 9... Read more