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Expert, practical advice from the team at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home - training, behaviour, health and settling in, for every dog and cat.

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Settling in, enrichment, health and more

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Adoption advice

Choosing, rehoming and settling in a rescue pet

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Behaviour & training
Loose-lead walking, recall, reactivity and more.
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Cat eating from a silver bowl
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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DIY Christmas Presents for Pets 
Seasonal
These DIY Christmas presents for pets will bring waggy tails and roaring purrs without hurting your purse strings.
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two children wearing big winter coats each cuddling a dog outside in the snow
Dogs and Children: Top Tips to Keep Everyone Safe
Behaviour & Training
Dogs and children make fantastic playmates, but it’s important to be aware of how situations can change. Read our top tips to keep everyone safe.
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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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How to care for your dog in hot weather.
Diet & Health
Hot weather can be dangerous for dogs. Here's our advice on how to care for your dog in hot weather.
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A trainer’s top tips for taking your dog camping
Behaviour & Training
Thinking of taking your dog camping? Make sure you’re prepared! Read on for our expert trainer’s advice on how to go camping with your dog.
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What to do when your pet is scared of thunder or fireworks.
Behaviour & Training
Is your pet scared of thunder or fireworks? Here's our expert advice of how to comfort them when it's loud outside.
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How to keep your pets safe in cold weather
Seasonal
Whether you love the snow or just hate the cold weather, freezing temperatures can pose some risks to our pets. Here’s how to keep your pets safe in cold weather.  
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cat sniffing vases of flowers
Pet Safe Flowers
Diet & Health
We all love brightening our homes with some flowers, especially in the springtime, but did you know that some common flower choices are deadly poisonous to dogs and cats? However, pet-safe flowers do exist - read on to learn more!
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Enrichment ideas for pets – build a sensory garden
Diet & Health
Looking for enrichment ideas for pets? A sensory garden is a great way to provide cats and dogs with entertainment and stimulation. Read on to find out how.
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