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Welcoming the love and companionship of a pet into your home just got easier
Melanie Rosettenstein
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The paw-fect companions: The best dog breeds for retirees revealed
The paw-fect companions: The best dog breeds for retirees revealed
As you enter your retirement years, welcoming a dog into your home can bring immeasurable joy, companionship, and numerous health benefits.
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Why you should reconsider sharing your bed with your pet
Why you should reconsider sharing your bed with your pet
Sharing your bed with your furry friend might not be as dreamy as you think, with a recent study suggesting cuddling up to your four legged friend may be doing more harm than good when it comes to sleep quality.
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Simple ways to ensure your beloved pets remain happy and healthy this Easter
Simple ways to ensure your beloved pets remain happy and healthy this Easter
As Easter approaches, pet owners across the country are being urged to take extra precautions regarding their pets' diet.
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How the rental crisis is now taking a toll on our beloved pets
How the rental crisis is now taking a toll on our beloved pets
As the rental crisis tightens its grip, a heartbreaking consequence emerges: beloved pets are becoming collateral damage in the battle for rental accommodation.
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Pet owners beware: The toxic household items that could be hazardous to your pet
Pet owners beware: The toxic household items that could be hazardous to your pet
A UK-based vet has shared a video warning pet owners about the five little-known household items that could be hazardous to their pets.
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What to say (and what to avoid) when comforting someone grieving a pet
What to say (and what to avoid) when comforting someone grieving a pet
It can be difficult to find the right thing to say to someone grieving the loss of a pet. Here are 5 things that actually offer comfort, and 5 that don't.
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Australian Shepherd wins Crufts 2024 Best in Show
Australian Shepherd wins Crufts 2024 Best in Show
An Australian Shepherd has taken the top spot at the prestigious Crufts 2024 dog show which took place in Birmingham in the UK over the weekend.
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Pet Power: How a strong bond with your pet can be good for your well-being
Pet Power: How a strong bond with your pet can be good for your well-being
From Queen Elizabeth II's faithful corgis to Charles Darwin's tortoise called Harriet, throughout history we've seen the strong connection between pets and their owners and how this bond can have a deeply rewarding impact on our wellbeing.
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The dog breed vets will do anything to avoid treating in their clinic
The dog breed vets will do anything to avoid treating in their clinic
A veterinarian has taken to Tik Tok to ask other vet professionals which dog breed they are most scared to treat.
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