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Search or browse 799 pet advice articles on pet health, pet care and pet behaviour. The Pets4Homes site aims to provide the most informative and useful pet advice and pet care articles and information on all types of pets, from dogs and cats to rabbits and reptiles. Our articles are written by qualified veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, breeders and other writers who have a passion for pets.

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Five fun ways to put a smile on your dog’s face during hot weather

25th May 2013

When the hot weather is at its peak, most of us have great ideas about spending long lazy days enjoying the sunshine with our dogs. However, the thought of fun in the sun is often easier to manage than the reality, and every dog owner is all too familiar with spending the odd miserable day overheating with a dog that has flumped out an....Read Full Article

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Your home and your dog - Five problems resolved

24th May 2013

However much you love your dog, sharing your home with one can be somewhat akin to sharing a home with a messy child! Even with the best will in the world, it is still easy to inadvertently let your dog and his things take over your whole home, and it can seem like a daunting task to claw back some semblance of control! If you find tha....Read Full Article

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Dogs and gardens - It doesn’t have to be difficult!

23rd May 2013

If you have a dog, the chances are that you also have a garden, or at least a patch of grass or outdoor space that your dog can use. Many dog owners despair at the thought of ever being able to keep an attractive, presentable garden at the same time as a dog, while being able to keep the dog both safe and away from any expensive plants....Read Full Article

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Holiday Time - Kennels or Dog Sitter

23rd May 2013

With holiday time looming on the horizon, many dog owners are left with the dilemma of what to do with their pets when they decide to go away. For people who intend on holidaying on British shores, there's a wonderful option of taking their four legged friend with them for that well deserved vacation, and these days there are loads....Read Full Article

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Responsible pet ownership - How many pets constitutes too many?

23rd May 2013

It can be incredibly easy for the pet owner and animal enthusiast to declare a firm intention to keep just a pet or two and no more, but also all too easy to inadvertently end up with a complete menagerie that takes over the house and most of the garden! There is no doubt that there are always an almost limitless number of animals....Read Full Article

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Keeping pet scorpions

23rd May 2013

Just about the only pet invertebrate more likely to invoke a horrified reaction in the general pubic than the more commonly kept tarantula, is the scorpion! Indeed, when you consider their rather sinister and alien appearance, and of course, their lightning-fast stinging tail, it is no wonder that the average person browsing for a new ....Read Full Article

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All about tarantula feeding

23rd May 2013

If you are considering buying a tarantula to keep as a pet, you have probably given quite a bit of thought to their feeding requirements and how to deal with feeding them. Tarantulas live mainly on live food, which of course comes with a whole set of challenges and considerations of its own that owners of pets that eat a pre-packed die....Read Full Article

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Handling and working around a pet tarantula

23rd May 2013

To the non spider enthusiast, the idea of handling a tarantula is probably right up there in the desirability rankings with the idea of pulling their own eyelashes out, but plenty of spider enthusiasts and arachnid owners happily hold and handle their pet tarantulas every day. There is much debate as to whether or not it is actually sa....Read Full Article

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Herbs and Horses - The Benefits

22nd May 2013

Herbal remedies have been around for centuries and man has benefited from their healing properties to treat all sorts of health problems. However, when it comes to supplementing a horse's diet with herbal mixtures, this is a relatively new trend and it's one that is definitely worth investigating. ....Read Full Article

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Rabbit Care Calendar - Month by Month Care Advice for your Rabbit

22nd May 2013

Rabbits are very popular pets to keep these days, which is hardly surprising because they are incredibly loveable little creatures to have around whether you keep them outdoors or as house rabbits. One way to make sure your pet rabbit is in good health and that all their needs are being cared for on a regular basis, is to make yourself....Read Full Article

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Fun Outdoor Activities To Do With Your Dog

21st May 2013

Dogs give us so much pleasure, they are always happy to see us when we get home and they get really excited when anyone picks up their leads ready to take them out for a walk. Dogs just love to be active, so after spending the day at home alone when you are not around, they look forward to playing a few games with you as soon as you wa....Read Full Article

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Chickens - How To Keep Bugs at Bay

21st May 2013

Anyone who keeps chickens knows how easy it is to find their birds and chicken houses are suddenly infested with lice and mites. It can happen to anyone, no matter how well you tend your chickens. Which is why it's so important to keep a close eye on your birds – and this means all through the year. But there are things you c....Read Full Article

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All about syringomyelia in dogs

21st May 2013

Syringomyelia is a canine condition that has been under the spotlight a lot in recent years after it was highlighted in the BBC’s Pedigree Dogs Exposed documentary in 2008. It is known to be a relatively....Read Full Article

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Hair loss in cats - Feline alopecia

20th May 2013

Cats naturally shed some of their fur on an ongoing basis, as part of the normal cellular renewal process and to ensure that their coat is appropriate for the changing seasons. This is perfectly normal and no cause for concern. However, excessive shedding, hair loss leading to bald patches and fur that falls out in clumps as part of gr....Read Full Article

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Tips for choosing and buying a healthy pet tarantula

20th May 2013

If you have reached the decision to buy a tarantula as a pet, congratulations! Tarantulas are beautiful and fascinating pets, as well as being fairly unusual. Even after you have undertaken all of the significant amount of research that you will need to do to learn enough about these spiders to make an informed decision to buy one, you....Read Full Article

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Corneal Ulceration in Cats

18th May 2013

As any cat owner knows, their feline friend is always on the prowl when they are awake that is. Cats love to hunt and will spend hours chasing their tails and anything else that moves. If the wind picks a leaf up in your garden, the chances are your cat will chase it – which is all part of their natural instinct. However, these h....Read Full Article

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5 Types of Hernia Commonly Seen in Dogs

18th May 2013

Dogs, just like people can suffer from hernias. In fact, some dogs are born with the condition whereas other dogs get them as a result of some sort of injury. But what exactly is a hernia? The answer is a hernia is a tear in the dogs' abdominal wall. The tear then lets fatty tissue or even internal organs push through it. Fatty tis....Read Full Article

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What is Equine Herpes?

18th May 2013

Anyone who owns a horse knows that at some time or another their precious steeds will need to see a vet. It could be to get their flu and tetanus shots up to date or it could be as a result of them injuring themselves – something horses tend to be good at doing. However, there are other conditions which may arise and which need v....Read Full Article

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Diagnosis and Management of Dementia in Dogs

17th May 2013

As dogs age it isn’t only their bodies that start to show signs of becoming older. Just as our memories, abilities to process new information and general brain function declines as we get older so does that of our pet dogs. You may start to notice that he doesn’t respond to your voice as quickly, that he is no longer intere....Read Full Article

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Lymphoma in dogs

17th May 2013

Lymphoma or lymphosarcoma in dogs is a type of cancer identified by the presence of malignant white blood cells, called lymphocytes, within areas of the body such as bone marrow, the liver and spleen, the lymph nodes, and other areas. It is one of the most common malignant cancers found in dogs, making up as much as 24% of all canine c....Read Full Article