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Dogs

Dog and cat blood donation: How does it work?

Vets around the UK need blood for life-saving treatments and operations. Dr Scott Miller looks at how cat and dog blood donation works, and how your pet could get involved.

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Dogs

Can dogs get hayfever?

Hayfever is no fun for us or our favourite pooches. Expert vet Dr Scott Miller shares how to spot pollen allergies in dogs and how you can help ease symptoms.

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Dogs

Dog castration: Your guide to male dog neutering

Thinking about neutering your dog? Expert dog behaviourist Philippa Short shares the pros and cons of castration and how it affects your canine’s behaviour.

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Dogs

How to introduce a new puppy to your cat

Find out how to create a long-lasting friendship between your new puppy and cat with these top tips from expert dog behaviourist Philippa Short.

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Dogs

How to stop your puppy from biting

Is your puppy getting a bit too enthusiastic with those sharp gnashers? Expert behaviourist Philippa Short explains how to teach your pup mouthing manners.

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Cats | Dogs | News

How much does the vet cost? Vet fees explained

Expert vet Dr Scott Miller helps you understand what it can cost to treat your pet with this handy breakdown of vet fee costs.

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Dogs | News

UK lungworm spread in dogs: What you need to know

Lungworm cases in dog are growing in the UK, so here’s your essential need-to-knows from expert vet Dr Scott Miller.

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Dogs

Why and how to crate train your dog

Discover how to make crate training a positive and successful experience with this expert guide from dog behaviourist Philippa Short.

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Dogs

A vet’s guide to your puppy’s first 6 months of development

Get the need-to-knows about your puppy’s first 6 months of development with this handy guide from expert vet Dr Scott Miller.

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Dogs

How to stop a dog from barking

Is your dog barking excessively for attention, at other dogs, or maybe when left alone? Expert behaviourist Philippa Short shares her top barking management tips.