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Behaviour & training
Loose-lead walking, recall, reactivity and more.
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Diet & health
Feeding, weight, first aid and staying well.
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Seasonal advice
Fireworks, hot weather and festive safety.
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Adoption
Thinking of adopting? What to expect.
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Why it’s important to neuter your cat
Diet & Health
Neutering or spaying your cat is an important part of responsible pet ownership. Beyond avoiding unwanted pregnancies, neutering has significant benefits for both male and female cats.
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3 Signs that your cat is hiding pain
Diet & Health
Cats are adept at hiding their pain. This may have once helped them to avoid predators in the wild, but now mostly it just makes it hard to know when to call the vet. Here are 3 signs your cat might be hiding pain.
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Breed traits of bulldogs
Adoption
Bulldogs may have a reputation for looking tough, but they are big softies who make loyal and friendly companions with the right training and socialisation.
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How to do a weekly cat health MOT 
Diet & Health
Cats are experts at hiding their pain so it’s extra important as a cat owner to be aware of any potentially serious illnesses or injuries. Our Cat First Aid Trainer, Carla, shares a weekly cat health check that you can run through to catch any issues before they become serious.
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Because they don't really have nine lives. Sign up for our Cat First Aid Course
Diet & Health
Cats with their curious natures are often getting themselves into scrapes. Knowing how to treat common bumps and illnesses can help aid successful recovery and even be the difference between life and death for your feline friend. Our Cat First Aid course can help.
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Affordable pet care: How to avoid having to give up your pet
Diet & Health
Rising costs have made it harder and harder to care for our pets as we would like to. Here are some tips to help keep pet care as affordable as possible.
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Microchipping Your Dog
Adoption
Microchipping is a simple, speedy and completely safe procedure. It isn't just a good idea, but an essential part of pet ownership under Scottish law.
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Keeping Your Dog Safe Over Easter
Diet & Health
As enjoyable as Easter time is for us humans, there are some Easter dangers to be aware of to ensure your beloved dog’s health and wellbeing.
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Microchipping your cat: What you need to know.
Diet & Health
This National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day, we want to talk about the importance of microchipping your cat. 
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