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Blue-Green Algae Poisoning in Dogs

Beth Hamilton — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:21:00 +0000

As the weather warms up, it’s inevitable dogs will find the new ways to cool themselves down. Swimming in open waters is the perfect way for your pup to cool down in the warmer months, but in lakes, ponds, reservoirs, rivers and more, blue-green algae can naturally occur. Blue-green algae in dogs is very dangerous as it can produce toxins that cause serious disease and can even be fatal.

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Sickness and Diarrhoea in Cats: The Guide

Beth Hamilton — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 22:57:36 +0000

Cats are known to have healthy digestive systems, so when your moggy is experiencing diarrhoea and vomiting, it raises concerns. Whist it’s a common illness for cats, both vomiting, and diarrhoea are symptoms of health problems as opposed to an actual disease on their own.

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Ear Mites In Dogs – Prevention, Symptoms and Treatment

Beth Hamilton — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 09:22:00 +0000

Dog parents know their pooches more than anyone, from their habits to their likes and dislikes. During their exploring, it’s likely they may have a new friend attached to them which is causing intense ear scratching and shaking their head. The possible culprit could be ear mites. They’re extremely common in our furry friends and cause extreme discomfort and irritation inside their ears. Wondering if your feline friend has ear mites? Read more in this article.

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Blue-Green Algae Poisoning in Dogs

Beth Hamilton — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000

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Can Cats Survive in the Cold? A Vet Explains

Beth Hamilton — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Some cats live solely indoors and never have to contend with extremes of weather conditions. If they are too warm, they spread out and move away from that sunny windowsill or the radiator. If they are too cold, they will soon find a cozy lap to curl up in or seek out warmth in a bed with a snoring human to snuggle up to.

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How to look after your dog’s teeth

Beth Hamilton — Mon, 20 May 2024 09:30:00 +0000

Looking after your canine’s pearly whites doesn’t just give them a sparkling smile – it’s also an important part of their overall health. Expert vet Dr Emma Chandley shares her top tips on dog dental care. Learn how to brush your pup’s teeth, when to start, and how often to do it.

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What To Do if Your Cat Is Stung by a Scorpion

Beth Hamilton — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

North America is rife with different species of scorpions. Many of these are harmless, but all species of scorpion are capable of injecting venom from the stinger on their tails. They can also do some pretty bad damage with their pincers, too.

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Do female cats get along?

Joanna Woodnutt — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 16:30:00 +0000

One of the big decisions cat owners have to make is which sex of cat to choose. If they decide they want more than one cat (which has many benefits), they then have to decide whether a male or a female companion would be better. This is a tricky decision and a lot does depend on the individual cats and their background.

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What does it mean when a cat winks at you?

Joanna Woodnutt — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 16:47:57 +0000

Despite the fact that our cats aren’t able to talk to us the way we talk to each other, they absolutely do have their own way of communicating with humans. There might not be an exchange of words, but cats have become very good at getting their message across.

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