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Dental health affects more than just teeth

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Spaying: also known as neutering, or called an ovariohysterectomy; is the surgical removal of a female cat’s ovaries and uterus.It’s a routine procedure with long-term health, behaviour, and welfare benefits for your cat.

Castration (neutering) is the surgical removal of a male dog’s testicles. It’s one of the most common operations we perform and is an...

Acupuncture: Relieves pain, eases stiffness, and improves mobility, it is gentle, safe, effective and tailored to your pet’s needs.

We all want our dogs to live long, happy, and healthy lives. While love, exercise, and good food are essential, one of the most important...

Dog vaccinations are crucial for protecting dogs against several potentially fatal diseases. Core vaccines, which are recommended for all dogs, include protection against distemper, adenovirus (hepatitis), parvovirus and leptospirosis. Other vaccines, like those for kennel cough and rabies, may be recommended based on lifestyle and location.

Cat vaccinations are essential for protecting your cat from several potentially fatal diseases. Core vaccines for cats include those for feline panleukopenia, feline herpesvirus, feline calicivirus, and feline leukaemia virus (FeLV). Kittens typically start their vaccination series at around 6-9 weeks of age, with boosters given annually

Caring for a kitten involves providing for needs such as warmth, nutrition, and cleanliness, as well as ensuring its safety, socialization, and health. This includes feeding them appropriately, providing a safe and comfortable environment, socializing them with people and other pets, and taking them to the vet for vaccinations and other necessary treatments.

Caring for a puppy involves providing for its needs, including a safe environment, proper nutrition, socialisation, training, and veterinary care.

Dogs may lick their paws for a variety of reasons, including normal grooming, allergies, injuries, and behavioural issues like boredom or anxiety.

Dogs eat poop, it's a behaviour called coprophagia, which happens for many reasons, including instinct, habit, and even medical issues

One of the UK’s oldest lions has sadly died at Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire.

Cats bite for a variety of reasons, often related to communication or expressing needs. Common causes include overstimulation from petting, playful behaviour mimicking hunting, attention-seeking, or even affection. Sometimes, biting can signal fear, pain, or redirected aggression.

Cats stare at their owners for many reasons including affection, curiosity and attention

Dogs stare at their owners for a variety of reasons, including expressing love, seeking attention, or communicating needs. It's often a way for them to bond with their owners, and can release oxytocin, a hormone associated with love and bonding, in both dog and human.

Cats lick us for lots of possible reasons, from affection to anxiety, find out more in our blog

Cats like to eat grass, here's why, and also when to call the vet

Why dogs eat grass, and when to worry

Why does my dog lick me?! It's a natural behaviour, find out the reasons behind it here..