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Cats

5 Enrichment Tips for Cats

Cats thrive on mental and physical stimulation. They are natural explorers who, in the wild, would hunt or scavenge for food. In some cases, cats lacking proper mental stimulation can develop behaviour issues. To help you avoid this, we’ve listed 5 easy and affordable methods of keeping your cat’s mind busy. 1. Boxes As you’ve […]

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Cats

Staying Safe in the Snow

Keeping Your Pets Comfortable in Harsh Climates Brrr! Whether it’s cold and dry where you are or you’re completely snowed in, be sure to keep your pets happy and healthy. After a walk, dry your dog with a warm towel and, especially if they’ve been walking awhile on cold ground, pay close attention to their […]

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Dogs

My Family Vets vs. Puppy Farms

Do You Know Where Your Puppy is From? As a My Family Vets Approved practice, we are helping to stop the illegal puppy trade … It sounds like a good idea: saving an adorable young puppy from a life with an illegal dealer who neglects their basic rights – a relationship with their mum, for example, […]

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Dogs

Chocolate is Poisonous

Be Sure to Keep Chocolatey Treats Away from Your Pets This Easter Are you succumbing to temptation, unwrapping those Easter Eggs that beckon to you from the mantelpiece? Go on. You deserve it! Remember though, chocolate can be highly poisonous to your pets and, whether it’s Easter or not, should be kept away from them […]

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Dogs

Food For Thought

We know you want to do the best for your pet but faced with a plethora of food options how can you know which one to choose? Clinical veterinary nutritionist Dr Marge Chandler says we should look for a couple of key words on the label. “Dog and cat owners need to make sure that […]

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Rabbits

Your Rabbits’ Lifestyle

Would the Easter Bunny Approve? Easter is about more than chocolate eggs. It’s about regeneration, celebration, new beginnings and let’s not forget … bunnies! What with their intelligent and playful nature, rabbits make for fun and rewarding pets. They do need their fair share of looking after though, just like cats and dogs and sadly, […]

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Dogs

Spring Tips

Spring in their sights & a spring in their step? Let’s keep it that way. Are you planning a good clear-out this spring? Got a good book to read out in the garden with the flowers and the butterflies? Perhaps you’ll roam further afield, visit your favourite picnic spot; the birds singing, the trees blossoming. Isn’t […]

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Dogs

National Pet Month

Raising awareness of responsible pet ownership, as well as celebrating our pets and the benefits they bring. National Pet Month began on the 1st April this year and will run through until 7th May. Up and down the UK, a whole host of organisations have been taking part in the campaign and are continuing to […]

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Handling the Hot Weather

Notes on looking after your dog, cat or rabbits during the warmer months… As summer approaches, it’s important to remember that our furry friends aren’t as equipped for coping in heatwaves as we are. It’s our responsibility as their owners to keep them safe, cool, healthy and happy during the hot weather. Hot Cars NEVER leave your dog in a locked […]

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Dogs

High Blood Pressure in Pets

High blood pressure doesn’t leave many clear symptoms, so it’s important to stay aware… Your dogs and cats don’t smoke (we hope!) They don’t binge on Wotsits or visit the local fish and chip shop a little too often; they aren’t kept up at night worrying about bills, their car or the nightmarish day at […]