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Pudsey: another in a long line of pet stars
Leave a commentYou can’t throw a stick without it being chased by a talented animal these days. Pudsey from Britain’s Got Talent is yet more proof… In the last year we’ve seen pets pick up various accolades for their work in entertainment … Read more
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Tagged dog, pudsey
How the humble rabbit became the Easter bunny
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Ever wondered why rabbits are so often associated with Easter? Vet Marc Abraham enlightens you…
This Easter, most of us will be looking forward to getting some chocolate, perhaps in the shape of a bunny. But how did the rabbit become so inextricably linked with Easter tradition?
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Tagged bunny, easter, rabbit
Everything you ever wanted to know about… German Shepherds
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Praised for their bravery on the battlefield, this highly intelligent dog breed is one of the nation’s favourites. From the PetPeople magazine archive
Famous for working alongside the police, the German Shepherd is a highly sought-after pet, jumping onto the podium in third place behind Labradors and Yorkshire Terriers as one of the nation’s favourite pooches. Also known as an Alsatian, this breed is a large, solidly built, handsome dog with a sharp intellect and loyal nature. Read more
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Tagged dog, German Shepherd
Pet owners: some quick ways to save money in 2012
1 CommentYour 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
Five perfect Christmas gifts for your pet
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Still stuck on what to get your pet for Christmas? Try one of these… The Meteorlight K-9 LED Ball (£12.99) is perfect for those early morning or late afternoon winter walks. The durable, water-resistant tennis-ball-sized exercise toy gives off a … Read more
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Tagged cat, Cats Protection, Christmas, dog, present, RSPCA, toy, Xmas
How you see the world. How your dog sees the world. And the massive difference between the two!
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You may have heard that dogs see the world differently. We had too. But when author Jennifer Arnold called and gave us her insights into just how differently dogs see the world, we were blown away. So we’ve asked Jennifer … Read more
Petplan prize draw: Best in Show card game
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Here’s an original Christmas gift – the Best in Show card game, featuring beautiful illustrations of pedigree dog breeds by author and illustrator Polly Horner. Written and researched by canine expert Emma Aguado, they’re informative, too. Each breed is scored … Read more
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Tagged Christmas, customer, gift, offer, petplan, prize draw
Real-life story: one cat’s amazing sense of smell
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We’ve received this extraordinary account of a cat’s sense of smell from Petplan customer Margaret Wendy Harris of Northwich, Cheshire, and we just had to share it with you. Hope you like it…
Dear Petplan,
I have just discovered that a cat’s incredible sense of smell could play an important role in helping people to identify their kith and kin. Many years after being adopted as a baby, I made contact with my natural brother for the first time. Incredibly, my six-year-old shorthaired cat, Megan, has confirmed that we are from the same flesh and blood. Normally, she runs upstairs when strangers – particularly men – call to our home. Read more
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Tagged behaviour, cat, customer story, smell
Is this Cat App for you?
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If you miss your cat when you’re out at work or down the shops, Cats Protection have come up with a clever solution – their MyMog app for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. MyMog allows you to create your … Read more
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Tagged cat, Cats Protection
Debate: should dogs only eat raw meat? Part 2
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Last week, Dr Ian Billinghurst told us about his view that dogs should only eat a Biologically Appropriate Raw Food (BARF) diet. Now here’s the other side of the argument, from vet Brian Faulkner
“The BARF diet is based on the assumption that dogs are the same as their ancestors: wolves. But they are a domesticated species with different DNA to wolves; a distinction going back many thousands of years.
Furthermore, all dogs are not the same. A Great Dane or a St Bernard may grow more in one week than a Yorkshire Terrier will grow in its whole life. The nutritional requirement of these dogs is significantly different. Read more
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Tagged BARF diet, Biologically Appropriate Raw Food (BARF), diet, dog, eating, Raw diet
