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Emergencies & First Aid

Learn who to call for pet emergencies, how to know when a pet injury is an emergency, and other emergency care advice to help in a pinch.

A woman with tattoos hugging her white cat in a cluttered, art-filled room

Thanks to your neighbour’s treats, your kitty’s over-the-fence visits are starting to become uncomfortably regular...

Close-up of a Merle coated Greyhound dog laying in the lap of their pet parent on the bed

This dangerous disease has been spotted a number of times in the UK. Here’s how to recognise if your dog has symptoms

a fluffy dog lies on the grass surrounded by autumn leaves

Hours of fun for you, less so for your dog

A woman with cropped grey hair hugs a black dog. They are surrounded by rubble

From the dog that detected a deadly hair treatment to the search and rescue hero from the Turkish earthquake, meet the pups who gave humans a second chance at life

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Learn essential steps to treat pet burns , from first aid to when to seek veterinary care

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It might not be something you ever want to think about, but planning ahead will be a help when the time comes

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Ways to keep your dog safe that you’ve never thought of 



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Get your kit sorted now so you’re ready in an emergency

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Can you feed your cat nuts? Learn more about the benefits and risks of feeding your kitty human foods

cat lying on windowsill looking sad

With automatic feeders and self-cleaning litter trays, your cat could technically look after themselves... but should they?

Uncomfortable looking gray cat sitting on a window sill

Here are six good reasons to haul tail to A&E

Confused dog lying in a field a green

The charity has seen an influx of marijuana poisoning cases in recent years



A cat sitting in a tall grassy area.

Two vets’ pro tips for preventing your cat from picking up ticks (and how to remove them if it’s too late for that)

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We got our paws on a calculator and did the research so you don’t have to

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Not sure if you can afford to bankroll a new cat for the rest of its life? Check out our comprehensive guide for all the costs involved

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Two veterinarians explain how to properly administer cat eye medication

A small white and brown dog stands in a veterinary clinic with a red bandage on his front leg.

Poorly pets often need blood transfusions – here’s how you and your pet can help

Woman with her dog relaxing in living room.

Look out for these warnings signs so you know when to call the vet

woman with black curly hair sleeping in bed with her long hair daschund

Is there anything better than snuggling up to your pup all night? Here’s how to do it safely

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Cats can be hard to read. Especially when they’re sick. Or… not sick? We asked a veterinarian how to tell

Labrador sitting in the grass coughing

Whether it’s socks, stones or an affair partner’s underpants (true story), a vet weighs in on how what to do when your dog swallows something that wasn’t on the menu

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So Fido has been in your chocolate stash... here’s what to do

Cat eating out of metal bowl

Sharing isn’t always caring. Keep your cat safe by keeping these human snack staples to yourself

Siamese cat coughing

You thought it was a hairball, but nothing’s coming up

corgi puppy hiding under table afraid

The emotional road to recovery can be a long one. Here’s what you can do

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As a vet working in emergency practice, I often see cases where these bills could be reduced or avoided altogether

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Trust me, I’m a vet

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