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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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Cat enrichment: What’s it all about?
Behaviour & Training
Providing appropriate enrichment for your cat is vital for their wellbeing, whether they’re an indoor cat or an outdoors explorer! Here’s some advice from our team.
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Seven questions to ask yourself before rehoming a dog.
Adoption
Rehoming a dog is a wonderful and exciting thing to do, but it’s also a big, long-term commitment. Here are seven questions you should ask yourself before submitting an application.
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How to tell if your cat is cold (and other care tips) 
Seasonal
Worried that your cat’s feeling the cold this winter? Here’s some tips to keep them safe and warm throughout the winter months.
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Edinburgh’s cosiest dog friendly cafes
General
Looking for a new favourite cafe to coorie in with your pup on a cold Edinburgh day? These recommendations come straight from the horse’s (or should we say dog’s) mouth, courtesy of Truffle the shih-tzu and Hamish the spaniel.
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Where to find help for your pet in Scotland this winter
General
If you’re experiencing challenging circumstances which make it difficult to care for your pet, there are resources available to help you. Read more.
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Common traits of shepherd breeds: Is this the dog for you?
We all know and love German Shepherds, known for being loyal, loving and smart dogs, but are you familiar with other shepherd breeds? Read on to find out if rehoming a shepherd is the right fit for you.
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Common terrier breed traits 
General
Terrier breeds are known for being small and plucky characters. They may be little, but they have a lot of personality! If you’re thinking of rehoming a terrier breed, here are some common breed traits you should be aware of.
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Is this cat really lost? What to do if you think you’ve found a stray cat.
General
Think you’ve found a stray cat? They may just be an outdoor pet who loves to wander! Here are some tips to help you tell if the cat is really lost.
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Breed traits of Lurchers and Sighthounds
General
We’ve known a lot of lovely lurchers over the years. They’re gentle dogs who’re known for being loyal, loving and quite stubborn when they want to be! Read on for some of the personality traits that you might expect if you rehome a lurcher.
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