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, by Michael van Wassem Your Cat Through Autumn: Shedding, Warmth and Safety in the Dark
Autumn brings shedding, shorter days and colder weather. Here's how to help your cat through this transition, indoors and out.
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, by Michael van Wassem Older rabbit: what changes over the years and how to adjust their care
From what age is a rabbit "old"? Recognise the signs of ageing and find out how to adjust diet, housing and grooming for an older...
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, by Michael van Wassem 10 Surprising Facts About Cats You Didn't Know
From a nose print as unique as a fingerprint to a purr frequency that resembles medical healing technology: 10 fun, well-founded facts about cats.
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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 The 10 Easiest Aquarium Fish for Beginners
The 10 easiest aquarium fish for beginners: hardy species, group size and tank size at a glance, with a comparison table and common mistakes.
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, by Michael van Wassem Keeping a Tortoise or Turtle as a Pet: What to Know Before You Start
Thinking about a tortoise or turtle as a pet? Learn about lifespan, housing, feeding, hibernation and the legal rules before you start.
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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...
Wasp sting on a dog or cat: first aid and when to call the vet
