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This Easter, don’t buy a rabbit on a whim
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This Easter, don’t buy a rabbit on a whim

While cats and dogs outstrip rabbits in terms of their numbers and popularity in the UK, rabbits are our third most popular pet as a nation,...Read more
Don’t buy a pet as a gift this Easter
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Don’t buy a pet as a gift this Easter

A pet is for life, not just for Easter. It’s the famous phrase that resonates with so many of us. Those with a loved and cared-for companion...Read more
Why you shouldn’t gift a pet for Valentine’s Day
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Why you shouldn’t gift a pet for Valentine’s Day

Are you an animal lover? Please don’t give a pet away as a gift, especially not on Valentine’s Day, the holiday of love. A ‘little love’ aka...Read more
Advice on saying goodbye to your pet
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Life As A Pet Parent

Advice on saying goodbye to your pet

Death is always a difficult topic to talk about, and grief is often such a personal journey. When the time comes to say goodbye to that loya...Read more
How to keep your dog happy whilst working from home
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How to keep your dog happy whilst working from home

It’s safe to say that more of us are working from home now than ever. Initially, this felt like great news for our dogs — having us around a...Read more
How to celebrate New Year with your pet
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How to celebrate New Year with your pet

Celebrating New Year is great for us humans but for our pets it can be a stressful time. Here are our top 5 tips to prepare your pet for t...Read more
What to buy your dog for Christmas
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What to buy your dog for Christmas

All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. Has your dog penned the...Read more
Five changes to make to your dog walks in September
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Five changes to make to your dog walks in September

As September rolls around, the weather begins to cool off a little and many of us see a meaningful change in our routines as schools return ...Read more
How to celebrate a safe Halloween with your pet
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How to celebrate a safe Halloween with your pet

During Halloween there is a high risk of dogs and cats ingesting toxic food or dangerous objects. Here we share our best tips and advice on ...Read more
Celebrating New Year's Eve with dogs and cats
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Celebrating New Year's Eve with dogs and cats

New Year's Eve can bring mixed feelings for many pet owners. Maybe you have a dog or cat that gets worried on New Year's Eve, or you are a n...Read more
Cats and kittens - from a vet's perspective
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Cats and kittens - from a vet's perspective

In this article we answer some of the most common questions about looking after a new kitten. Introduction Are you thinking about getting a ...Read more
Do rabbits make good pets for children?
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Do rabbits make good pets for children?

The short, simple answer to this is no! In fact, rabbits are not really a good pet for even a lot of adults who might think them a viable ch...Read more
The most common triggers for overheating in dogs in summer
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The most common triggers for overheating in dogs in summer

Overheating in dogs in summer can be dangerous, and this may quickly develop into heatstroke. It is important for all dog owners to be aware...Read more
The Post-Pandemic Pet Market: How Coming out of Lock-down Affected Pet Sales And Pricing In 2021
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The Post-Pandemic Pet Market: How Coming out of Lock-down Affected Pet Sales And Pricing In 2021

The UK Pet Industry Report vol.2 by Pets4Homes will cover the main trends of the pet market during the peak of the pandemic and its aftermat...Read more
Essential Emergency Kit Requirements When You Travel Your Horse
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Essential Emergency Kit Requirements When You Travel Your Horse

The biggest fear for most people when they travel a horse in a trailer or a lorry is a breakdown or an accident. It makes sense to carry som...Read more
Should You Breed From Your Mare?
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Should You Breed From Your Mare?

If anything goes wrong – have a foal, isn’t that the mantra trotted out by mare owners? But the fact of the matter is that not every mare sh...Read more
Why dogs need a routine for their walks, and how to adjust this without upset
Dogs
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Why dogs need a routine for their walks, and how to adjust this without upset

Dogs that have a set routine that they come to learn and rely on are dogs that feel settled and secure in their own lives. This helps to imp...Read more
Five things puppy buyers should (and shouldn’t) be doing for their dogs
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Five things puppy buyers should (and shouldn’t) be doing for their dogs

There’s an awful lot to learn and take in if you’ve just got or are about to get a puppy, and everyone has their own ideas about dog care to...Read more