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What you need to know about small breed dogs

March 22, 2018 09:26

If you have a small breed dog or are considering welcoming one into your family, this article will highlight some of the things you need to know about their nutritional requirements and common health-related conditions or behaviours.  We have sought the expert advice of Lorren Barham from Pet Wel...
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What does it mean when my pet...?

February 09, 2018 09:34

One of the best things about having a pet is getting to know their personality, preferences and weird and wonderful habits and quirks. Here we take a look at some of the most commonly asked questions about what cats and dogs do and what this behaviour means.  DOGS Why do dogs wag their tails? Mo...
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The dangers of tick and flea bites

January 12, 2018 06:39

We all know that it's important to protect our pets against ticks and fleas, but not many of us are aware of the consequences if we don't, or why it's so important to do so every month and not only in certain seasons.   We asked our vet here at Absolute Pets, Dr Candice Cooper, to explain a littl...
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Dogs do see colours - but which colours?

December 21, 2017 14:07

It is a common misconception that dogs only see black and white or shades of grey or that they are colour blind. But in fact, they see various combinations of yellow and blue, the two main colours in their colour vision spectrum.  This is what makes the Foaber Foam Rubber range of toys in various...
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Pet-sitting, Pet Hotels, Homes and Day-Care

December 07, 2017 09:06

Whether you are going on holiday and can't take your pet with you or just going to work and worry about your pet being on their own during the day, the good news is that there are a variety of pet-sitting services to consider. In this article we touch on some of these options, from the more tradi...
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