Kennel Cough

Causes of Kennel Cough Kennel cough is a complex disease that is caused by a number of infectious agents including canine parainfluenza virus, canine adenovirus 2, canine distemper virus, and a bacterium called Bordetella bronchiseptica. Other viruses and bacteria may also be involved, although their roles are less well understood.…
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Toxic Foods

Dogs and cats are curious by nature, particularly when it comes to food. They’re also very good at begging for a taste of whatever we may be eating or cooking. As cute as they may be, though, our pets can’t always stomach the same foods as us — some food…
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Whelping Bitches & New Borns

The average length of pregnancy in the bitch is 63 days, around 9 weeks. Some bitches show all the signs of pregnancy but are not actually carrying any puppies; this is called a false preg-nancy. False pregnancy is caused by an imbal-ance of a hormone called prolactin. The hor-mone makes…
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Flea Problems

Fleas are capable of reproducing with amazing speed. Each female flea is capable of laying nearly 2,000 eggs during their reproductive life. In order for a female to be reproductive they must take a blood meal from the host (your pet). Fleas begin laying eggs two days after a blood…
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Chocolate & Dogs

Chocolate can sicken and even kill dogs, and it is one of the most common causes of canine poison-ing. No amount of chocolate is OK for your dog to consume. Dark chocolate and baker’s chocolate are riskiest; milk and white chocolate pose a much less serious risk. Most of us…
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Cat Social Behaviour

Understanding Cat Social Behaviour By nature cats tend to be solitary creatures, unlike dogs. Cats can form social groups although one social group may not get on with another. They are territorial and in general are solitary animals but due to their flexible social organisation can tolerate other cats in…
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Cat House Soiling

Cat House Soiling House soiling problems are one of the most common complaints from cat owners. Given the characteristics and strong preferences of cats, it can be a relatively simple problem to correct and often results are seen almost immediately. There are, however, a number of factors that contribute to…
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Heatstroke in Dogs

Keeping Dogs Cool in Summer Keeping your dog cool in hot weather is all about being thinking ahead and being prepared. As well as having fun when the weather gets warm it is important to think about keeping your dog safe. The aim is to reduce the risk of heatstroke…
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Managing Cat Behaviour

Understanding Behaviour and Body Language Understanding what cats are communicating through their body language is crucial for cat parents because it enables them to more accurately “read” their cats and understand their feelings and motivations for doing what they do. Key body language features are identified through eyes, ears, body…
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Recognising Ticks on Dogs

What is a Tick? Ticks are tiny spider-like creatures that live in woods, areas with long grass, and sometimes in urban parks and gardens. They’re found all over the UK. Varying in shape, colour and size, ticks are generally oval, flat and small: the size of a sesame seed when…
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