Tag Archives: cats

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  Rescue Centre Interview: Alexia Nicholls

  Posted on March 15, 2013 by admin in Cat, Dog, Pets, Rabbit, Seasons

  Alexia Nicholls is Animal Manager at the Danaher Animal Home in Essex – an organisation that works closely with the RSPCA.  For more information visit RSPCA Essex.     How is the current economic climate affecting pets?  It’s having a pinch effect.  Because more people can’t afford pets or are working longer hours, we are […]

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• Animal Rescue and Shelters

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

  The British are great pet owners.  Figures show nearly half of all UK households have a pet.  This means birds, reptiles, small animals, cats, dogs and horses or ponies.  Apparently (according to the Pet Food Manufacturer’s’ Trade Association) there are 8 million dogs and 8 million cats in the UK! These statistics prove the long […]

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  Cat Considerations

  Posted on March 15, 2013 by admin in Cat, Pets, Seasons

  A cat is a very fastidious type – and will groom itself quite regularly.  Even so, there are many benefits to giving your cat a helping hand.  Regular grooming creates a good bond between the two of you and gives you a chance to check some important health indicators.  Is the coat in good condition, […]

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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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  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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  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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