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Beagle Profile: Everything You Need to Know

Beagles are cheeky, lovable pups with a knack for stealing hearts…and maybe the occasional snack. If you’ve ever asked, “Are Beagles good with other dogs?”

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How to Keep Pets Safe During a Pest Treatment

Unfortunately, your pet isn’t the only animal around your home. There are not so welcome ones too – cockroaches, ants, spiders… sometimes even rats, mice and possums. Most people will at some point bring in a pest controller to encourage these little beasts to say goodbye and find another home

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Things That Can Poison Your Pet – Toxic Foods and Plants

Things that can poison your pet often aren’t lurking in a dark corner, instead they’re right there in the fruit bowl or in your garden! And while most dog and cat parents want their pet to be as healthy as possible, take note, some foods and plants that are good

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Understanding Cat Behaviour – Quirky Much?

Is weird cat behaviour no stranger to your furry bestie? Don’t panic. As cat parents ourselves, we feel you. We’ve collected some info to help you with understanding cat behaviour, for just a few of the many weird and wonderful cat quirks. You might also want to explore another of

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Best Pets for Apartments – Plenty of Choice

There’s nothing like the joy of owning a pet. If you don’t have a lot of space, you needn’t miss out. From cute and cuddly to active or lazy, here’s our guide to the best pets for apartments. And if we haven’t nailed it for you in this article why

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10 Ways to Pamper Your Cat

Since the moment your feline fur baby joined your home, your life changed for the better. There are endless ways to spoil your kitty in return, and only the best will do. From cosy cat hammocks to scratching posts, we’ve got purr-fect ways to pamper your cat. 1. Share your

5 Easy Dog Training Tricks

You can teach an old dog new tricks! Obvious pun but it’s true… All you need is some patience, a little luck, a clicker and bag of pup’s favourite treats. And this simple 5 Easy Dog Training Tricks article in the back of your mind. If you get the basics

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Your Ultimate Guide to Pet Safety While Driving

Dogs. Cats. Rabbits. Birds. Even guinea pigs. For most pets, car travel isn’t part of their weekly routine, but sometimes travelling with your pet in the car is unavoidable. Let’s talk about pet safety while driving. It can be fun! Especially if you’re taking them on holidays. You might be surprised by

No, Don’t Bath a Cat (and When You Really Must)

It’s important that you know when (not) to bath a cat and how. You may have noticed your cat is quite committed to personal grooming, so they don’t generally need a human to bath them. Sometimes, however, things don’t go their way and they may need a little extra help

How to Remove Pet Fur Off Clothes and Furniture

You love your pets – enough that you’ve looked into pet insurance, right? – but find their fur all over your clothes and furniture. Are you ready for these quick fixes to finally remove that pet fur from your wardrobe, furniture, surfaces, and floors? Needing tips for your poor furry

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DIY Dog Walking Kit – Preparation is Key

So, you’re going walkies or runsies? Read on – you need this dog walking kit to keep the ‘mis’ out of misadventure! Pooches must poop, they get dirty, and it could rain. While you can’t take the kennel and all the toys along, you do want to be prepared for

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