Advice
Guides to looking after your pet well, by species and by breed. No rush and no jargon.
- Dogs
Labrador: a professional glutton who loves water
Good with everyone, tireless and always hungry. How to keep your Labrador fit without taking away its joy.
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American Bully: a muscly softie with a few things to watch
Pocket, standard, XL… The bully comes in many sizes and almost always with a calm, family-loving character. Weight, heat and what the law says.
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Pit Bull: lots of love, lots of energy and some paperwork
Some hate it without knowing it, and others wouldn’t swap their pit bull for anything. What it needs to be happy and what the law asks of you.
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Chihuahua: the smallest dog with the biggest personality
It fits in a handbag and thinks it’s a Dobermann. Three things to watch with a Chihuahua: the cold, the neck and the teeth.
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Dachshund: everything you need to know to look after that long back
The sausage dog is brave, stubborn and devoted to its people. And it has a long back that needs pampering. Small changes at home that save it a lot of trouble.
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Poodle: a coat that never stops growing and a mind that never stops thinking
It’s in fashion, and not by chance: it’s very clever, affectionate and hardly sheds. But that coat needs looking after. What a Poodle needs to feel good.
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Lovebirds and cockatiels: clever, affectionate and very easily bored
They're intelligent birds that need challenges and company. Foraging ideas, toys and a daily routine to keep your lovebird or cockatiel's mind busy.
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A kitten is coming home: how not to die of love (or stress)
A new kitten needs a small, safe, quiet territory to start with. What to get ready and how to support them through their first days at home.
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Drink up, it's free: tricks to keep your pet hydrated
Dogs, cats, rodents, birds and fish: they all depend on water, each in their own way. Practical tips on water bowls, drinkers and habits so they never go without.
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Your rabbit isn't a shelf ornament: it needs to move
Hopping, running and exploring aren't luxuries, they're the foundation of its wellbeing. How to organise your rabbit's space at home so it has room to spare (and your home survives).
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Puppy's first day at home: a survival guide
He arrives small, nervous and keen to chew everything. How to prepare your home and what to do in the first few hours so your puppy feels safe from the very start.
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How to get your cat to use the scratching post (and not the sofa)
Your cat doesn't scratch the sofa to annoy you: scratching is a need. The trick is offering something better, in the right place, with a little finesse.
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Your first aquarium: where to put it and why there's no rush
Before the fish come the spot, the water and some invisible bacteria working on your behalf. Cycling explained without the A-level chemistry.
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Harness or collar: the debate that divides the dog park
Every dog and every walk is different. We explain how a harness and a collar differ, when each one makes sense and how to tell if the size is right.
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Budgies in party mode: toys they'll actually use
Budgies are curious, chatty and very playful. Here's which toys they like, how to arrange them and why it's worth swapping them round now and then.
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How to set up a hamster cage that doesn't look like an office
Bedding, wheel, hideout and food bowl don't just go anywhere. A simple guide to setting up a home where your hamster can dig, run and sleep in comfort.
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Your indoor cat is bored (and the curtains are the proof)
A cat who lives in a flat needs to hunt, climb and explore without leaving home. Simple enrichment ideas so their day holds more than sleeping and staring out of the window.
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