Category Archives: Cat

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  Keep up with flea protection

  Posted on March 15, 2013 by admin in Cat, Degu, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Pets, Rabbit, Rat, Seasons, Spring, Summer

  Judging by the number of pet owners asking for advice on flea-control, 2012 was an excellent year for these bloodsucking insects.  Besides being irritating and unpleasant, do fleas actually present a threat to our pets or ourselves?  Broadly, the answer is they aren’t a threat in themselves, but they can contribute to weakening an ill […]

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• Ready to make a commitment?

  Posted on March 15, 2013 by admin in Cat, Degu, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Pets, Rabbit, Rat, Seasons

  Five basic commitments apply whatever type of pet you get, ranging from feeding, exercising, housing, socialising and financing.   There are many sources of good advice on diet – but your vet is the most obvious place to start.  Some pets require active exercising while others just need the right amount of space to exercise themselves […]

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• Pet Neglect

  Posted on March 15, 2013 by admin in Cat, Degu, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Pets, Rabbit, Rat, Seasons

  The RSPCA collected or rescued 130,000 pets last year.  Many of those pets will have been cats or dogs, some are pedigree.  Many of their original owners will have purchased them in the first place.  Whether they paid as little as a fiver for a rabbit or as much as £500 for a dog, in […]

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  Spring Surprises

  Posted on March 15, 2013 by admin in Cat, Degu, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Pets, Rabbit, Rat, Seasons, Spring

  Baby bunnies are a classic sign of Spring, and it’s not surprising that sales of younger rabbits increase at this time of year.  But it is important to think carefully about how you purchase any animal. Many people will buy a pet from a retailer or will make arrangements with friends.  If you are purchasing […]

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  Cats in the Home

  Posted on March 14, 2013 by admin in Cat, Pets, Seasons

  Cats can be catastrophic around the house.  The sweetest bundle of fluff can quite quickly turn into a curtain wrecker and furniture destroyer.  A contented cat, however, is unlikely to do much damage around the house.  Most destructive behaviour is the result of boredom.  The RSPCA recommends that an indoors cat must have access to […]

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• Lent takes over

  Posted on March 14, 2013 by admin in Cat, Degu, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Pets, Rabbit, Rat, Seasons, Spring

  Obesity in pets is of growing concern to vets.  Many people use New Year Resolutions to start new diets and if this fails, start again in Lent!  This year, why not share the dietary good intentions with your pet. Perhaps you could both cut down on snacking between meals!  Modern pet nutrition is very advanced […]

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• Avoiding the unexpected

  Posted on March 14, 2013 by admin in Cat, Degu, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Pets, Rabbit, Rat, Seasons, Spring

  Rehoming and rescue charities report that a high number of the animals they receive are unwanted and unexpected offspring of much loved pets.  While it’s easy to look after one dog, a cat or a pair of rabbits, the multiplying effect of one birth suddenly makes ownership much more expensive, time consuming and demanding of […]

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  Treats in training

  Posted on March 14, 2013 by admin in Cat, Dog, Pets, Rabbit, Seasons

  It’s nice to give your pet a treat and there are plenty of specially prepared chews and treats on the market.  It’s always a good idea to build treat-giving into a training regime.  Even small pets will respond to rewards, given consistently when they repeat good behaviour.  Coming to hand, or being quietly and supportively […]

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  Hop to it!

  Posted on March 14, 2013 by admin in Cat, Guinea Pig, Pets, Rabbit, Seasons, Spring

  This is also the time of year when fleas, ticks and mites can start to become a real problem.  It isn’t difficult to control such infestations however, since there are plenty of applications and treatments that will work.  It is important to check small pets like rabbits and guinea pigs too. Your vet will advise […]

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  Coat Control

  Posted on March 14, 2013 by admin in Cat, Dog, Pets, Seasons, Spring

  As April starts to take hold so many pets start to shed their winter coats in preparation for the warmer days ahead.  Moulting is common across most species, and even those that are kept indoors will show a vestige of change over these months.   With most dogs, cats and small animals, this is a time […]

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