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Pet Insurance news:
 | Dog lovers 'should consider the personality of their pet' |
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| 23rd March 2013 | Individuals keen to take on the responsibility of owning a new dog should remember to take out into the typical personality of any breed they choose, rather than basing their decision on looks alone.
Nick Honour, canine behaviour specialist with The Behaviour Company, said understanding the... | |
 | Make your home safe for pets |
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| 1st March 2013 | There are many hazards around the home that could cause injury to an animal and therefore it is important that all necessary care is taken to pet-proof a property.
Anyone considering purchasing a pet, or individuals who may already own an animal but feel their home may not be suitable to ke... | |
 | Even in recession, pet insurance is 'vital' |
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| 27th July 2012 | Despite the recessionary conditions squeezing the purses of Brits up and down the country, pet owners should not cut back on insurance when trying to save on their expenditure.
Debbie Connolly, founder of animal behaviour consultant SafePets UK (www.safepets.co.uk), explained that ... | |
 | Consult your vet before buying pet insurance |
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| 7th June 2012 | Pet owners should visit their local veterinary practice to receive advice on what sort of coverage to get when it comes to purchasing insurance for their animal, according to a leading expert.
Sarah Linehan, dog trainer and pet behaviourist at pet supplies and counselling firm the Pet E... | |
 | Help your cat lose weight |
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| 23rd May 2012 | A chubby cat is without a doubt an unhealthy cat, so if you want to help your pet live a long and happy life, you should try to keep it at an optimum weight.
This means keeping a cat active by playing with it regularly, which is particularly important if it is an indoor cat that is part... | |
 | Horse insurance necessary for accident prone animals |
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| 24th April 2012 | Owners of horses should strongly consider taking out insurance coverage as they are very accident prone animals.
However, in order to reduce the chances of your horse requiring medical attention, it is best to be exceedingly careful with it, according to dressage trainer Lauren O’... | |
 | Keep cats active to fight obesity |
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| 19th April 2012 | Obesity in cats can easily be fought by tricking your pet into running around the house, according to veterinary journalist Pete Wedderburn.
By placing the litter tray on the top floor while feeding your cat on the lowest level you can get the cat parading around the house like its a pl... | |
 | Horse medical care can be 'very expensive' |
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| 18th April 2012 | Horses that require medical care can rack up huge bills, even for the most mundane of problems such as cases of lameness, so getting adequate insurance coverage is essential.
In a case of lameness, vets will typically have to travel to the horse and then locate where the problem is. Thi... | |
 | Dog owners must be on the 'lookout for lungworm' |
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| 6th April 2012 | Lungworm is becoming increasingly more common among pet dogs in the UK so owners must be aware of the symptoms, explained TV vet Luke Gamble.
It is the Angiostrongylus vasorum strain of lungworm that is particularly concerning as it is the potentially fatal form of the parasitic infecti... | |
 | Buy a toy to improve your cat's health |
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| 31st March 2012 | There is a growing epidemic of obesity among household animals and one way to try to alleviate this is to provide your pet with a toy to keep it active, according to an expert.
This is more important for feline pets as owners can easily take their dog for a walk or let it run around a p... | |
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