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What pet owners should know about lumps
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Finding a mysterious lump on your pet can be a real worry – and while most turn out to be harmless, you should always take the precaution of a veterinary checkup, says vet Marc Abraham Read more
Posted in Veterinary problems
Tagged allergies, cancer, cat, cat bite abscess, dog, grass seed, lipomas, lump, ticks, warts
Springtime dangers for pets: what you need to know
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With the sunnier and longer days of spring, many of us will be spending more time outdoors – as will our cats and dogs. But did you know that our gardens harbour an array of pet health hazards? Vet Marc Abraham explains
Spring has now sprung – and while April showers and hosepipe bans make easy distractions for pet owners, it’s now time to put our four-legged friends’ health and happiness first
Does your balding hamster need help?
Leave a commentQ: 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
Jay the dog and Petplan – a long-term relationship
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Dog Jay’s long-term health conditions meant he was always at the vets. Fortunately owner Catherine Humphreys’ Petplan policy made things that bit easier
Petplan has helped out my 11-year-old rescue dog Jay on numerous occasions during his life. His problems started when he was only one; his mouth was itchy all the time and, although he never broke the skin, he would scratch it all the time. Read more
Posted in Petplan customer stories
Tagged allergies, allergy, dermatologist, dermatology, dog, skin
How to make your pet allergy a thing of the past
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Your new pet has arrived and is just starting to settle into its new home. And then it hits you – you’re allergic to this beautiful bundle of joy. What do you do? We examine the options for people allergic to their pets. From the PetPeople magazine archive
Pet allergies are, at best, a nuisance. At worst, they can cause a great deal of pain and discomfort. If you plan to get a pet, you might be frustrated to learn that some dogs can make you itch and cats make you sneeze. But can allergy sufferers live with pets? Read more
Posted in PetPeople magazine archive, Veterinary problems
Tagged allergies, allergy, cat, dog, pet, pet relationships
