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Your Dog's Body Language
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Your Dog's Body Language

Do you ever wonder what your dog would say if they could speak? Course you do - we all do! Perhaps some time years in the future, eh? Until then, there's always body language...

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Heatstroke: Spotting the Signs
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Heatstroke: Spotting the Signs

There are measures you can take to drastically lower the chances of your pet coming down with heatstroke, but sometimes accidents happen. Find information on both here...

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Preventing Pesky Parasites!
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Preventing Pesky Parasites!

Fleas, ticks and worms - three words pet owners dread, right? But as long as you're administering the right treatments at the right time, there's really nothing to worry about...

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High Blood Pressure in Pets
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High Blood Pressure in Pets

High blood pressure is more common in cats and dogs than you might think. It often doesn't leave many clear symptoms, so we take a look at how best to keep an eye on your pet...

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Handling the Hot Weather
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Handling the Hot Weather

Did you know that pets can get sunburnt too? From changing your walks to visiting your groomer, we've laid out some tips for keeping your pets cool during the hot weather...

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National Pet Month
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National Pet Month

It's time to celebrate our pets and all of the joy they bring to our lives! In honour of National Pet Month, we discuss what it means to be a responsible pet owner...

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Spring Tips
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Spring Tips

Whether you're cleaning, kicking back in the garden or heading out for a walk, we know what to watch out for this spring in order to keep your pets safe and healthy...

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Your Rabbits' Lifestyle
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Your Rabbits' Lifestyle

Many pet rabbits in the UK live without their essential freedoms. To raise awareness, and in celebration of Easter, we take a look at providing rabbits with the best care...

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Food For Thought
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Food For Thought

Food, glorious food! Do you ever feel flustered when trying to decide what to feed your pet? Nutritionist Dr Marge Chandler can help. See below for some pearls of wisdom...

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Chocolate is Poisonous
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Chocolate is Poisonous

We're afraid the rumours are true: chocolate is very bad for cats and dogs. We take a look at the science behind chocolate poisoning and what to do if you're worried...

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My Family Vets vs. Puppy Farms
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My Family Vets vs. Puppy Farms

Dogs Trust say demand for puppies is 800,000 a year. The UK GOV estimates 560,000 are registered properly. This leaves 240,000 who could be coming from anywhere...

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Staying Safe in the Snow
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Staying Safe in the Snow

Snow: beautiful to look at, but not the most comfortable for little paws when they're out walking. Click below to read our top tips for keeping your pets cosy in the cold...

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Station Road Backworth Newcastle upon Tyne NE27 0AA - Client carpark located to the right-hand side of building as you come in, with overflow carpark on the left-hand side - Disabled bay available - Toilet available with disabled access - Disabled access ramp available - Loop amplifier available for hearing impaired - Cat only clinics available every Tuesday - Rabbit only clinics available every Wednesday
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Unit 5C, Northumberland Park Earsdon Road Shiremoor NE27 0SJ - Large public carpark located at front of building - No toilets available - Disabled access available - Loop amplifier available for hearing impaired
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32 Davenport Drive Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE3 5AH - Limited carparking spaces at front of building, more spaces available less than 2 minutes away - No toilets available - Disabled access ramp available
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29 Gibson Street Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Northumberland NE64 6UY - Small carpark at front of building, spaces often available. - No toilets available.
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97-99 Cauldwell Lane Whitley Bay Tyne and Wear NE25 8SR - Road side parking with limited spaces - No toilets available
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152 Station Road Ashington Northumberland NE63 8HG - Road side parking with limited spaces - No toilets available - Disabled access ramp available
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