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 […]
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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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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Dogs
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 […]
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Dogs
Preventing Pesky Parasites!
Is there anything worse than a persistent itch, which grows more and more unpleasant as you scratch away at it? Imagine being a dog or cat – every inch of you is covered in thick fur, it’s hot outside, it’s hot inside and oh … you’ve got fleas, too. Sucking away at your blood, leaving […]