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Everything you ever needed to know about rabbits… from A to Z

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Thinking of adding a bunny to your menagerie this Easter? Clare Pemberley offers 26 expert tips to help you keep them happy. From the PetPeople magazine archive

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Your bunny will be much less likely to bite or scratch if neutered or spayed, provided with plenty of space and picked up correctly. Read more >

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Bumbles is back in good health

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When Stephanie Carrington’s rescue cat Bumbles was diagnosed with asthma, Petplan ensured that her vet bills were covered… My cat Bumbles has been diagnosed with feline asthma, and I’m so glad I went with Petplan for insurance. I adopted Bumbles … Read more >

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Rescue dogs: what every owner needs to know

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Q: Our 18-month-old Staffie-Jack Russell cross is a rescue dog, who was abandoned. He’s friendly but quivers when we’re even slightly stern with him. Sometimes he growls at nothing in particular, so we gently tell him off but he continues quivering, as he knows he’ll be told off again! He also lunges at cars. Read more >

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How cats and dogs can live happily ever after

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Everyone knows that cats and dogs fight like… well, cats and dogs. But, by following our simple expert advice, you can make sure that they live in harmony together. From the PetPeople magazine archive

On thousands of sofas across the country you’ll find a dog and a cat, sometimes even nuzzled up together. Domesticated animals have adapted over many generations and are able to thrive in circumstances their wild cousins wouldn’t recognise. So multi-pet households can be harmonious. However, it will take time and patience, and the first meeting is the key. Read more >

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Could you adopt a rescue animal?

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Thinking of adopting a rescue animal? Here’s some expert advice from animal behaviourist Dr David Sands. From the PetPeople magazine features archive.


There are many thousands of pets in the UK in need of a good home and the decision adopt a rescue pet is usually a hugely rewarding one. But, while every animal has its individual requirements and temperament to consider, there are a few additional factors to bear in mind when you take ownership of your new Read more >

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