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Ticks can cause respiratory failure or death!

Friday, October 18th, 2013
Vets are urging pet owners to be extra attentive to their pets??? behaviours this spring as the incidents of dogs and cats falling ill to ticks rises. Ticks are parasites that feed off blood. They are usually found in ar
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Benefits of Pet Insurance

Saturday, October 12th, 2013
Petplan pet insurance offers peace of mind for owners and support to the veterinary community. Dog insurance and cat insurance are two of the fastest-growing insurance types in Australia. But still many pet owners are un
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A toxic garden?

Wednesday, October 9th, 2013
Spring has sprung and while it’s the season for kittens, puppies and all things cuddly, it’s also a time when your backyard can turn into a minefield for your furry friends. When the Petplan UK office researc
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Moonbeam, the Springer Spaniel with seven tumours

Thursday, October 3rd, 2013
Petplan is committed to helping all dogs, cats, horses and pet owners during difficult times. In the past three years Moonbeam, a beautiful English Springer Spaniel, had a run of bad luck with thyroid, gastric, ear, and
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Spring: how we love and hate it.

Monday, September 30th, 2013
Itchy eyes, sniffily noses and constant sneezing are all tell-tale signs the much loved, and hated, season of Spring has arrived. While we humans automatically reach for the antihistamines to regain some control of our l
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Best in Show

Monday, September 23rd, 2013
With The Royal Melbourne Championship Dog Show upon us, many of us are excited and looking forward to seeing who ???Best in Show??? will be this year. And then there are some of us who are attending The Royal Melbourne C
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Three things you need to do before getting a dog

Thursday, September 19th, 2013
Deciding to bring a new dog into your life is exciting, you have decided on the breed, a possible name, purchased the comfiest bed and got all the toys. But before you rush out and bring your new furry family member home
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Why do cats purr?

Monday, September 16th, 2013
For a cat lover’s there is no more wonderful sound than your cat’s purr. Rhythmic, calming and solid, a cat’s purr is one of life’s mysteries – or is it? Why do cat’s purr? Mostly we a
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Weight loss tips for overweight dogs

Friday, September 13th, 2013
Do you have a chubby Collie? Is your Lab looking a little roly-poly? You???re not alone: canine obesity is a common problem. Vet Marc Abraham explains the tell-tale signs of an overweight dog and offers some tips for get
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21 Symptoms you should never ignore in your Dog

Thursday, September 12th, 2013
There are serious symptoms that should never be ignored. A symptom is defined as ???any problem that can indicate an underlying disease??? and may be your first clue to the presence of a life-threatening problem in your