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Small furries & exotics advice

Check out our pet advice for the best tips on caring for your small furries & exotics.

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Reviewed by Meg Marriot RVN

Foods to avoid to keep our pets safe

Throughout the year, we all enjoy seasonal foods and it’s tempting to perhaps offer a little titbit to our furry companion. But beware the seasonal (and non-seasonal) goodies that can cause no end of harm to our beloved pets.

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Flystrike in small animals
Flystrike in small animals

Reviewed by: Head Registered Veterinary Nurse Laura Bristow

As the weather starts to get warmer, flies start to appear in their masses. Flies like to deposit their young in warm damp areas and so rabbits and their hutches are seen as a prime spot to lay their eggs. We often see cases where rabbits who are unable to clean themselves thoroughly, have flies lay their eggs on their skin.

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Keeping your rabbit entertained
Keeping your rabbit entertained

Reviewed by: Meg Marriot RVN

Customising your rabbit run with toys is a great way to keep your rabbit entertained. It can be surprisingly simple and lots of fun to create activities for your furry friends.

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Does my pet need vaccinating?
Does my pet need vaccinating?

Reviewed by: Dr Linda Kenwell BVM BVSCertAVP GPCertOphal MRCVS

Our pets rely on us to help them stay happy and healthy. Maintaining the upkeep of their vaccinations is part of responsible pet parenthood, as it keeps them protected against fatal diseases. Pets are most at risk when they're unvaccinated, young, elderly and socialising.

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Reviewed by Florence Page BVSc MRCVS – Head of Business Development at Vetsure

Pet insurance – what you need to know

Here's some words of advice from the team at Vetsure Pet Insurance on the key things you need to consider when taking out a pet insurance policy.

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How to keep your rabbit healthy this winter
How to keep your rabbit healthy this winter

Reviewed by: Head Registered Veterinary Nurse Laura Bristow

Our pets rely on us for healthy and content lives. Therefore we are responsible for their well-being and the upkeep of their vaccinations, which protect against fatal diseases. Your pet is most at risk when it hasn’t had any vaccinations, when they are young, elderly and socialising.

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Food our pets should avoid
Food our pets should avoid

Reviewed by: Meg Marriot RVN

Throughout the year, we all enjoy seasonal foods and it’s tempting to perhaps offer a little titbit to our furry companion. But beware the seasonal (and non-seasonal) goodies that can cause no end of harm to our beloved pets.

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