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Orthopaedics and Fracture Repair
Veterinary orthopaedics may be needed to help with any abnormality your pet develops or to repair fractures from injuries. Find out more about our services.
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How Old Is My Dog In Human Years?
If your dog is older, why not book a senior health check to discuss their changing needs with your veterinary team for advice and tips!
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How to Train Your Puppy
Teaching a puppy new tricks can be a tricky process of trial and error. Read up on top tips on tricks and how to train your puppy effectively. Find out more!
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Adolescent Dog Training Tips
When your puppy becomes an adolescent, it may lose some of its previous tricks and skills. Find out more about training your adolescent dog with our guide.
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How To Help Puppies Who Have Missed Out On Socialisation In Lockdown
If you've welcomed a new puppy into your family recently, could they have missed out on early socialisation due to lockdown? Click here to find out more.
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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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Appropriate Exercise For Your Puppy
While young puppies can’t do the levels of exercise they can as adults, building their exercise steadily and safely will help keep them fit and fabulous!
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Training Recall
Getting a lead clipped on an unwilling and playful dog can be a nightmare but training recall lets you give your dog some freedom.
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Introducing Kittens To Dogs
Dogs will often accept a new kitten more easily than cats will and many dogs and cats go on to become really good friends. Click here to find out more.
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Choosing The Right Diet For Your Kitten
With so much variety available, how do you choose the right diet for your kitten and how do you know a good diet when you see one? Click here to find out more.
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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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Litter Training Your Kitten
If you're going to have a happy home and a clean kitten in your life your pet needs to be able to use a litter tray, find out more about our training tips.
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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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Hyperthyroidism In Cats
Find out more about hyperthyroidism, your cat could be suffering from it if it is losing weight, eating more, is restless or has a fast heart.
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Microchipping Your Cat
Find out how having your cat microchipped is a great idea as you are more likely to trace and be reunited with your cat if it goes missing.
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Spring Dangers For Rabbits
As anyone who has owned a rabbit will tell you, they are curious creatures and are happy to give most things a go! Click here to find out more.