Monthly Archives: February 2012

What to do about your cat’s runny eye

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Q: My cat constantly has a runny eye. I have tried creams from the vet, but it keeps coming back. Any ideas?

A: Your cat may be suffering from a blocked tear duct, where the lubricating fluids produced by the tissues around the eye are unable to drain properly, Read more >

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What to do with an unexpected litter

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Beware – keeping an unneutered pet could get you and your furry friend into a serious tangle, says Justine Hankins. From the PetPeople magazine archive The image of many tiny paws padding about the house is an enticing one, but, … Read more >

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Does your balding hamster need help?

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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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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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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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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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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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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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