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A dog can be eating exactly the right amount of food at mealtimes and still fail to lose weight. The culprit is almost always treats. A single…
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A dog can be eating exactly the right amount of food at mealtimes and still fail to lose weight. The culprit is almost always treats. A single…

Grass eating, known scientifically as plant-eating or phytophagy in non-obligate carnivores, is one of the most frequently asked questions in…

Every summer the same question floods my inbox: "Which flea treatment is actually worth buying?" The market is crowded — spot-on pipettes, flavored…

The Great Dane is one of the tallest dog breeds in the world, with males standing up to 86 cm at the shoulder and weighing between 50 and 90 kg.…

Feline hyperthyroidism has become one of the most frequently diagnosed conditions in middle-aged and senior cats over the past four decades. While the…

Hydrolysed protein dog food sounds technical, and the name puts some owners off engaging with it properly. But the concept is straightforward once you…

If your cat has suddenly started yowling at all hours, rolling dramatically across the floor, and pressing her hindquarters into the air every time you…

From the snow-laden Alpine passes of Austria and Switzerland to the bitter cold snaps that sweep across Poland, Romania, and the Baltic states,…

Matted fur is more than a cosmetic problem. Severe mats pull on the skin continuously, causing pain, restricting movement, and creating warm, moist pockets where bacteria and parasites flourish. In extreme cases, mats can tighten to the point of cutting off circulation to the skin beneath. Understan…

Imagine a dog with a voracious appetite who eats substantial meals every day but steadily loses weight, produces enormous volumes of pale, greasy…

Dietary fat has spent decades being maligned, but for dogs and cats, certain fats are not merely acceptable — they are essential. Essential fatty acids…

Cats evolved as desert predators. Their thirst drive is weak by design — they were built to get moisture from prey, not from a water bowl. This matters…

Keeping a turtle or tortoise in the EU is a rewarding experience, but it comes with responsibilities that go beyond simply filling a bowl with food.…

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) — sometimes referred to as chronic renal failure or chronic renal insufficiency — is a progressive, irreversible condition…

Finding the right food for your dog in Europe involves more than simply picking a bag off the shelf. The European Union has established a robust legal…

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, an organ that plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation. In healthy dogs, digestive…

Despite the name, ringworm has nothing to do with worms. It is a fungal infection caused by a group of fungi called dermatophytes. In cats, the…

Feather plucking, also referred to as feather destructive behaviour or FDB, describes any situation in which a parrot deliberately removes, chews, or…

Fleas are the most prevalent external parasite in European companion animals, and cats are no exception. The cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis, is the…

Most cat owners have dealt with occasional constipation — a day or two without a litter tray visit, perhaps some straining. But megacolon is…

Pancreatitis is one of those diagnoses that sounds alarming, and for good reason — an inflamed pancreas is genuinely painful and can become…

A dog's breath is never going to rival a mint freshener, but the idea that foul-smelling breath is simply "dog breath" is one of the most persistent…

Raw feeding has grown significantly in popularity among UK dog owners over the past decade. Advocates credit it with shinier coats, smaller stools,…

Cockatiels are among the most popular pet birds in the world, and for good reason — they are sociable, expressive, and relatively straightforward to…
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