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Want to ace everyday pet wellness? Get tips on vet check-ups, vaccine schedules, preventative care, DIY remedies, and more.

a vet inspects a Beagle puppy

Make sure to factor these crucial costs into your puppy budget

a vet's hand hold a small black and tan dog on a bed in the vet office

Doggy admin may be tough, but it’s important

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It might give you the ick, but you need to take action

Struggling with the cost of neutering? These places can help

Golden Retriever looking at a pill in a human's hand

Don’t reach for the medicine cabinet just yet

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Woman and poodle cross dog

The lowdown on spaying costs in the UK

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Take a deep breath and step away from the Always box. We‘ll walk you through it

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It’s what we humans turn to during hay fever season, but what about your beloved pup?

A happy looking man and woman walking their dog outside in a large snowy field.

Simple resolutions to boost your dog’s happiness, health and well-being all year long

a woman with red hair reaches out for the back of a white dog's neck which the dog turns away

You’ve seen mamas do it to their young, but it’s not something you should try yourself

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Two vets share their tips, from choosing a safe carrier to considering anti-anxiety medication

Cat in the snow

Winter brings hidden dangers for pets – find out how to keep them safe

a picture of a white poodle wearing a plastic recovery cone

If your pet is recovering from surgery and hates wearing a cone, don’t panic

3 Screenshots side by side of cover photos for three different Veterinarians who post videos on Tik Tok.

TikTok has a ton of veterinarians giving helpful (and entertaining) advice

person holding a cockerpoo mix

Think Cockapoos are healthier because they’re crossbreeds? Learn what the latest research says

a woman in jeans gives her black and white dog belly scratches

Of course they don’t, do they?

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

Cat with a toothbrush

Vets explain how chicken-flavoured toothpastes and nifty finger brushes can prevent more than ‘tooth fur’

A black and white and brown jack russell lies spread eagled on the beach

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nope, it’s your dog all stretched out like a frog

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Meet the charity that helps protect the animal-human bond

Dog on their back showing their tummy with black dots on it

We’re not talking about Dalmatians here – they can have all the spots they like

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Understand the causes, identification, treatment options and when to seek veterinary advice for skin tags on your dog

Woman holding kitten.

Get those little gnashers ready for the kitten tooth fairy

Husky on tarmac in warm weather

How to keep your dog safe, happy and active all summer long

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Vets, groomers and cleaning experts weigh in on how to manage when you’re drowning in dog fur

a vet inspects the teeth of a jack russell dog

Everything you need to know about the most common – and preventable disease your dog can get

Where did the Great Dane originate? Learn more about the history and genetic origins of this working dog

a woman with red hair brushes the teeth of a king Charles spaniel with pink toothbrush

What to do if you’ve let your pooch’s pearly whites get past their best

woman dresses a great dane's paw with an orange bandage

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

a woman pets her elderly black greyhound

Where did the Greyhound originate? Learn more about the history and genetic origins of the sighthound group

It doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom...