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behaviour

The Secret to Persuading Your Cat to Do (Almost) Anything

Work with your cat and not against them

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lifestyle

How to Calculate Your Cat’s Real Age In Human Years

Whatever their real age, they’re still your baby

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behaviour

Why Keeping Your Dog On The Lead Isn't ‘Bad Pet Parenting’

Keeping your dog on a lead isn’t mean – sometimes, it’s the kindest choice



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lifestyle

7 Ways to Make Your Dog’s Final Years More Special

Let them know how much they’ve done for you by doing everything for them

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health

How to Care For a Dog in Season

If your female dog is not spayed, it’s crucial that you understand their fertility cycle

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lifestyle

Real-Life Puppy Love: How Dogs Bring Out the Best In Kids

A study shows cuddles with pups go beyond just comfort

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Health

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health

Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Cat

A cautionary tale about a cat in heat

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health

Laryngitis in Dogs: Causes and Treatment

Vet advice on when you should be worried about your dog’s cough

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health

Common Eye Problems in Dogs and How to Treat Them

Your dog sees you as their best friend, so keep those eyes healthy

Nutrition

nutrition

How to Get Your Pernickety Cat to Try a New Food

Discover the ways to get your picky eater to expand their culinary horizons

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nutrition|Can My Dog Eat This?

Can Dogs Eat Onions?

Add them to the list of no-nos in the kitchen...

A person giving a banana to a dog.
nutrition|Can My Dog Eat This?

10 Fruits and Vegetables That Your Dog Can Feast On

Indulge your dog (safely) with these delicious and healthy snacks

Behaviour

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behaviour|Why, Cat?!

Why Do Cats Knock Stuff Over?

Your brand new iPhone, antique figurine, full glass of water – they will swat it off the table. A cat behaviourist explains why

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behaviour

After a Fight, Do Dogs Forgive?

Studies have shown why some dogs choose to be friendly after a fight

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behaviour

Your New Dog is Scared of You. Now What?

Five ways to warm a skittish dog to you

Lifestyle

Woman laying on the grass smiling at her dog
lifestyle

10 Ways to Make Your Dog’s Life Better

Number six will probably surprise you

Blonde woman with tattoos in a red dress and sunglasses sits on the front step of her house and talks to her small brown dog
lifestyle

Why Do We Want Our Dogs to Talk So Badly?

Tools like speech buttons and translation apps say more about our desires for our pets than their desires for themselves

A German Shepherd and a Spaniel sitting at a pub table with their paws on the table and two beers in front of them.
lifestyle

10 Breeds of Dog Most Likely To Accompany You To The Pub

Who wouldn’t want to bring their best friend along for a pint?