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Avoiding Puppy Biting
When there’s a new puppy in the house, everyone wants to be part of the fun! Learning to regulate how hard teeth come down is called ‘bite inhibition’.
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House Training Your Puppy
Toilet training can take puppies until they are six months old, and can be longer if there are any problems or confusions with their training.
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Introducing Puppies To Cats
Getting a puppy is a really exciting time, but not all the family may share your enthusiasm! Cats can be sensitive to changes like this.
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Preparing For Your New Puppy
A new house can be a scary place for a young puppy, so if you're bringing one home, learn how to prepare for its arrival and make it welcome.
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Teaching Your Puppy To Sit
Learn how to train your puppy to sit down when you command through our tips such as using treats and praise to reinforce good behaviour.
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The Kitten Socialisation Period
Learn how to introduce your kitten to new experiences and socialise them during their socialisation period with useful pet health advice from Companion Care.
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Getting Ready For Your New Kitten
Getting a new kitten is lots of fun but you should follow our advice on preparing for your new pet to make sure the house is safe and kitten-friendly.
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Bringing Your Fish Home
Fish can be incredible pets, and have a hugely diverse set of requirements; from cold-water fish who have limited but definite needs, to marine tanks.
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Bringing Home Your Small Pet
Bringing home a new pet is a really exciting time, no matter their size! Small pets all have different needs and suit different homes.
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Choosing Your New Small Pet
Small pets encompasses a range of species that suit different households, including Guinea-pigs, hamsters, gerbils, degus, rats and chinchillas.
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Bringing Your Reptile Home
Reptiles have a diverse and often complex range of needs. Meeting these means preparation is key when you decide to bring a reptilian pet into your home.
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Choosing Your New Reptile
How to give your snake, lizard, turtle, tortoise or other reptile the best place to live with the right lighting, heating and humidity for long-term health.
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Bringing Your New Puppy Home
Is there anything more exciting than bringing your puppy home for the first time? Watching them take their first steps into their new family is fantastic.
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Crate Training Your Puppy
Everybody needs their own space some times, and our dogs are no exception! Crate training is a fab way to make sure that your dog has a place of their own.
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Getting Puppies Used To The Car
Unfortunately car travel for some can be really difficult, as dogs can develop phobias or even true car sickness. So how do you keep your dog happy in the car?
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Teaching Your Puppy To Lie Down
Basic training is important and ‘lie down’ is a common one to get you started. Having an understanding between you and your dog helps keep you both safe.
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Puppy Vaccinations
A puppy vaccination can help keep vulnerable pups safe and healthy. Find all the advice you need about puppy vaccinations and request an appointment online.
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Fleas And Your Puppy
Understand the symptoms to look out for with your puppy as it may have fleas. Find essential advice and puppy flea treatment should yours have them.
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Introducing Kittens To Adult Cats
While cats can live very happily together in the same household, some may struggle to accept a new kitten. Click here to find out more.
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Bringing Your New Kitten Home
Bringing home a new kitten is an exciting time for the whole family. Find out how to help make sure your newest ball of fluff feels welcome and safe.