Does your balding hamster need help?

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Posted on February 20, 2012 by Petplan

Q: My son recently bought a Russian dwarf hamster, but over the last few weeks he has started to go bald around his front legs and tummy. Could this just be normal moulting? Read more >

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How to clip your pet’s nails

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Posted on February 16, 2012 by Petplan
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Nail-clipping is one of the chores most detested by pets and their owners. Here are a few practical hints for improving your technique from PetPeople magazine’s resident vet, Scott Miller Read more >

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Cats changing colour – what it means

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Posted on February 13, 2012 by Petplan

Q: The weirdest thing has been happening to our black cat – he has started to turn brown. He’s nine years old and a rescue cat that we don’t have much history on. Now and again he even leaves some … Read more >

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Four canine ‘superfoods’ for 2012

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Posted on February 9, 2012 by Petplan
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We’ve asked vet and nutrition columnist Alison Logan for her top “superfood” recommendations to help get your dog fit in 2012. The best news of all? A lot of them cost nothing… Read more >

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Is your dog’s incontinence a cause for concern?

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Posted on February 6, 2012 by Petplan

Q: My five-year-old Labrador’s bedding is always damp in the morning. She is not overweight and gets plenty of exercise. What could be causing this? A: The most likely cause of her damp bedding is small amounts of urine, as … Read more >

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Pet owners: some quick ways to save money in 2012

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Posted on February 2, 2012 by Petplan

Your beloved pet probably isn’t that interested in the Eurozone crisis or a possible double-dip recession, but we’re all into saving money these days. Here are some ideas on how to save cash when it comes to our pets… Read more >

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How to tell if your cat has hyperthyroidism

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Posted on January 26, 2012 by Petplan
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Could your cat have hyperthyroidism? We’ve asked vet and PetPeople columnist Alison Logan for her top five symptoms to look out for

They’re eating all the time, but still losing weight
Polyphagia – weight loss despite an increased appetite – is a classic sign of feline hyperthyroidism. Your cat is ravenous, eating all the food you give them and demanding more, yet losing weight, and perhaps not the fussy cat she once was. Read more >

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Diet: are you feeding your rabbits the right way? Read this to be absolutely sure

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Posted on January 26, 2012 by Petplan
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With digestive system disorders so common in rabbits, it’s important to feed them the right diet. Here are vet Alison Logan’s essential recommendations

Grass – but make him work for it
Letting your rabbit graze on your lawn not only provides him with nutrition, but also mental stimulation and exercise. No rabbit should spend all his time in a hutch. Do not, however, be tempted to feed grass mowings, which may have started to ferment. Read more >

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How to keep your pet content in old age

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Posted on January 23, 2012 by Petplan
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We all want our animal companions to live long and happy lives, so how can we ensure they stay in optimum health during their advancing years? Victoria Spicer seeks advice from the experts. From the PetPeople magazine archive As with … Read more >

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Does your cat have fur balls – or something more serious?

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Posted on January 19, 2012 by Petplan

Q: My healthy seven-year-old Persian cat is frequently sick. She seems fine, then suddenly vomits. She even wakes up to be sick. I don’t think it is fur balls. What could it be? A: First, it is more accurate to … Read more >

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