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, by Michael van Wassem Dog home alone after the summer holidays: how to prevent separation anxiety
After the summer holidays your dog needs to readjust to being alone. Spot separation anxiety early and build it up safely, step by step.
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, by Michael van Wassem Choosing a Dog Coat: Does Your Dog Need One, and What Should You Look For?
Does your dog need a coat for autumn and winter? Discover which dogs benefit most, which type of coat suits them, and how to choose...
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, by Michael van Wassem Your Puppy's Socialisation Period (3 to 16 Weeks): How to Get It Right
The socialisation period (3 to 16 weeks) is the window in which your puppy learns fastest that the world is safe. Here's how to approach...
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, by Michael van Wassem Poisonous mushrooms and your dog: how to spot the symptoms and what to do
During an autumn walk, a mushroom can suddenly appear on the path — and not every dog can resist the temptation. Here is how to...
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, by Michael van Wassem Trimming Your Dog's or Cat's Nails: 9 Common Mistakes (and How to Get It Right)
Cutting nails too short? These are the 9 mistakes owners make most often with dogs and cats — plus the step-by-step approach that actually works.
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, by Michael van Wassem Nose work for older dogs: 10 sniffing games for a dog that struggles to walk
Your old dog walks less easily but gets bored. Nose work is the answer: mentally demanding, physically light. 10 sniffing games, how to build them...
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, by Michael van Wassem Wasp sting on a dog or cat: first aid and when to call the vet
Wasps are at their busiest in late August, right where dogs and cats like to sniff. Learn how to recognise a sting, what to do...
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, by Michael van Wassem Glucosamine and Chondroitin for Dogs and Cats: What Do They Do for the Joints?
Your dog gets up a little stiffer than before, or your cat no longer jumps onto the windowsill as easily as it used to. For...
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, by Michael van Wassem Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Dogs and Cats: What They Do and Which Source to Choose
What does omega-3 actually do for your dog or cat, and does the source (fish oil, algae oil or flaxseed oil) matter? A practical explainer...
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, by Michael van Wassem Why do dogs and cats eat grass? The vomiting myth debunked
Does your dog or cat sometimes eat grass? Scientific research debunks the popular "they want to vomit" myth, and there is a risk that is...
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, by Michael van Wassem Introducing a New Dog or Cat to Your Current Pet: Common Mistakes and the Plan That Actually Works
Bringing home a new dog or cat? Here's how to help your pets get used to each other calmly and step by step, with a...
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, by Michael van Wassem Probiotics for Dogs and Cats: What Do They Do and Does Your Pet Really Need Them?
Probiotics for dogs and cats: what they do, when they're useful, and what to look for when choosing a supplement.
Probiotics for Dogs and Cats: What Do They Do and Does Your Pet Really Need Them?
