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The medical stuff is stressful. Get expertise on common (and not-so-common) health issues, from causes and symptoms to the latest treatments for pets.

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The pandemic started over four years ago, but there are still new strains popping up. Here’s what we know about dogs and Covid-19 now

a man with dreadlocks holds up a french bulldog puppy and they both look at the camera

”It’s the commodification of animals, it’s social currency – whether it’s to look hard or manly or to emulate a celebrity. We put pressure on that dog to play a role in our lives”

Where did the Great Dane originate? Learn more about the history and genetic origins of this working dog

Close-up of a Merle coated Greyhound dog laying in the lap of their pet parent on the bed

This dangerous disease has been spotted a number of times in the UK. Here’s how to recognise if your dog has symptoms

Discover everything you need to know about this in-water treatment

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Where did the Greyhound originate? Learn more about the history and genetic origins of the sighthound group

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Those spots aren’t just for show...

Woman playing with her orange cat.

Oof, that is bad

A woman checking her dog for ticks outside in a grassy field.

We asked a vet for tips on how to prevent the tick-borne Lyme disease in dogs

Dog sneezing on dog bed

Don’t panic! In most cases, it’s nothing to worry about

Golden retriever lying in grass with red eyes

Pet parents are being urged to keep their pets indoors during peak pollen times “until September”

A senior white dog with arthritis wearing a red collar standing by a large tree in the grass outside

Hope for dogs with arthritis is on the horizon

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They’re not what you’d think, according to veterinary behaviourist Dr Margaret Gruen

A cute calico cat laying on the floor with eyes wide open.

The common causes of cataracts, how to treat them and why surgery may be your best option

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A new study finds that small dog breeds are at higher risk for dental disease

a dog by biscuits and a Christmas tree

Make sure your dog doesn’t over-indulge and develop this potentially life-threatening disease

An obese dachshund dog plays with a rubber ball on a sandy beach

Don’t take it personally – even if that’s hard to do

An orange cat coughing on a bed.

Everything you need to know about feline asthma, from someone who’s been there

Confused dog lying in a field a green

The charity has seen an influx of marijuana poisoning cases in recent years



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Here are all the way your kitty is trying to tell you they’re hurting

A cute brown dog laying on a cushion looking sad or tired.

Blue is a good name for a dog – not a good mood

Beautiful playful tabby cat lying on the living room floor, playing with a ball of string.

If you see a string sticking out from, uh, behind, never, ever, ever pull on it

Newfoundland dog in the arms its owner

How to get that insurance premium down (without sacrificing your pup’s health)

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We got our paws on a calculator and did the research so you don’t have to

dog sneezing among flowers

Seasonal allergies can happen to your pet, too. They might just look a little different to yours

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Two veterinarians explain how to properly administer cat eye medication

A woman brushes a cat's hair.

Break the cycle before it gets worse... trust us

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