For those of us who love horses, few things compare to getting up in the saddle. But despite being incredibly popular and a great deal of fun, horse riding is one of the more dangerous sports out there. Therefore, having a riding helmet and body protector that fit correctly is essential for staying safe and surviving a fall. These days, more and mo...
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If you want your family to include several different kinds of pet, it's important to make sure everyone will get along. In our last guide to introducing your dog to other pets, we looked at how they can make friends with cats. Today, we will focus on introducing them to rabbits. Will your dog and rabbit get along? It's important to understand that...
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In 1991, following a series of savage dog attacks on children, Parliament took the decision to enact bans on four breeds of dog in the UK. This included the notorious Pitbull Terrier, the Japanese Tosa, the Dogo Argentino and the Fila Brazileiro (the bans also extended to their mixes and any dogs boasting typical characteristics of the b...
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Everyone knows that cats go wild for catnip, but why? Considering many people compare its hallucinogenic effect in cats to marijuana in humans, isn’t it surprising we happily expose our animals to it? Of course the two are gulfs apart; catnip doesn’t have any detrimental health impacts, for one thing; neither is it addictiv...
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Now the weather has improved, it’s time to start getting active! And what could be a more refreshing way than going for a swim? Besides being a lot of fun for your dog, it’s also beneficial to health and fitness, which goes towards improving quality of life and life expectancy. It’s no myth that dogs have a natural affinity with w...
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At one time or another, most children will raise the subject of owning a horse or pony. For some this desire for a horse will be no more than a fleeting daydream (much to the relief of the parents!) but for others, the want for a horse will last forever. While all pets require commitment and financing, the demands of horses are unrivalled when it c...
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We all love to pamper our pets, and feeding them delicious food and tasty treats is one of the ways to do so. It's important to keep an eye on how much you're feeding and exactly what you're feeding, as canine obesity is a growing problem. Obesity in dogs is just like obesity in humans - it's fundamentally caused by ingesting more energy...
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Ear infections in dogs and cats are fairly common and are usually the result of bacterial or yeast infections. These begin in the ear canal and tend to arise in dogs where ears are low to the ground or excessively moist or hairy, and, in cats, where ears are wounded. It is important to monitor and maintain your pet’s ears throughout its life,...
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Going on holiday is a time for relaxing and forgetting your worries, but when you have a cat that isn’t going with you, arranging its care in your absence can be a stressful time. If you’ve never left your cat before, knowing what the best option is is tricky, with no way of predicting how it will cope. When planning your cat’s ca...
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Lyme Disease, named after Lyme town in Connecticut where a number of early cases were identified, is a vector-borne illness caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium. The bacterium is carried and transmitted by the Ixodes tick, which feeds on the blood of humans and animals (including dogs and cats). In the Northern Hemisphere, Lyme D...
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