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How to Safely and Effectively Wash Your Cat: A Guide for Pet Owners
Cats are known for their meticulous grooming habits, but sometimes they need a little extra help to stay clean and healthy. Bathing your cat can be a challenge, as many... Read more...
Top 7 Winter Essentials for Your Pet: Keep Them Cosy and Happy (PS: Number 7 is DEFINITELY the best option!)
Top 7 Winter Essentials for Your Pet: Keep Them Cosy and Happy (PS: Number 7 is DEFINITELY the best option!)
As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, it's not just us who need a bit extra to stay warm – our pets do too! Here’s a list of... Read more...
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Long living dogs: The 10 breeds that have the longest average lifespan - including the yappy but lovable chihuahua
Millions of Brits have welcomed puppies and pooches into their homes over the last three years. With working from home becoming commonplace and people moving out of the city to... Read more...
Feline feet: 10 fun facts about polydactyl cats
Feline feet: 10 fun facts about polydactyl cats
While most cats have 18 toes, some felines have some extra ones. Read all you ever wanted to know about these special kitty cats. Polydactyl cats have special feet! While... Read more...
Private jet service for rich dog owners condemned by climate campaigners
Private jet service for rich dog owners condemned by climate campaigners
The Guardian reports that environmentalists have condemned a “ludicrous” private jet service that transports wealthy people’s dogs, which this week ran its first flight from Dubai to London. For £8,166,... Read more...
Sniffer dogs deployed to seek out bedbugs in UK hotels and homes
Sniffer dogs deployed to seek out bedbugs in UK hotels and homes
Firms with specially trained dogs that can detect infestations are increasingly in demand. The Guardian reports that hotels and homeowners are calling in specially trained dogs to sniff out bedbugs... Read more...
Purring, parasites and pure love: What exactly makes someone a cat person?
Purring, parasites and pure love: What exactly makes someone a cat person?
Devoted to cats, but not entirely sure why? Here are the qualities in felines - and in you - that help explain it. My moggy Larry is the very best... Read more...
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Millions of cat owners ‘prefer’ their feline friend’s company to their partner’s
Research of 1,000 adults, who own a cat, found 49 per cent would rather spend time with their furry friend and 53 per cent choose to do so most of... Read more...
Paul O’Grady has new hospital named after him for a cause that was close to his heart
Paul O’Grady has new hospital named after him for a cause that was close to his heart
Paul O'Grady became an ambassador for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in 2012 after the success of ITV's For The Love Of Dogs, 11 series of which were filmed at... Read more...
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I’m a dog expert - the top 10 naughtiest pooches to own… and it’s bad news if you have a Labrador
The American Kennel Club has exposed the most misbehaved pooches and the results might shock you. Labrador Retrievers are officially the naughtiest thanks to their strength and energy. They are... Read more...
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Cast away: I was lost at sea for two months and lived on raw fish but my devoted dog Bella saved my life, says real-life castaway
Adrift on the Pacific Ocean with only his dog Bella for company, real-life castaway Tim Shaddock seemed done for. The Sun reports that for two months he was at the... Read more...
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‘Intuitive’ pet who ‘hears’ for deaf owner named National Cat of the Year
Zebby won the title in recognition of the support he offers his deaf owner by alerting her to sounds around the house. An “intuitive” cat who helps his deaf owner... Read more...