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Do reptiles make a good pet?

There has been a rise in the keeping reptiles and amphibians as pets since the popular new BBC series presented by David Attenborough, Life in Cold Blood.They have exacting care requirements and buying them on a whim can result in possible suffering for owner and pet alike.

 

When the heat is on...

Summer is the ideal time to enjoy the great outdoors with your pet. But while you’re slapping on the sunscreen, don’t forget your four-legged friends need protection in hot weather too.

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  • There has been a rise in the keeping reptiles and amphibians as pets since the popular new BBC series presented by David Attenborough, Life in Cold Blood.They have exacting care requirements and buying them on a whim can result in possible suffering for owner and pet alike....
  • Summer is the ideal time to enjoy the great outdoors with your pet. But while you’re slapping on the sunscreen, don’t forget your four-legged friends need protection in hot weather too....
  • All good pet owners want to make sure that they provide their animal with everything they need, but until now there has been no legal obligation to do so. This all changed just over a year ago, on Friday 6 April 2007 when the new Animal Welfare Act (2006) came into effect. ...
  • This year’s Blue Cross Pet Census reveals that nearly a quarter of pet owners have real concerns about the weight of their animal. The national survey highlights that obesity amongst pets is a growing concern nationwide, so here are some tips to help keep your pet slim....
  • Agility is a sport that relies on a combination of speed, coordination and control....
  • Even the most well-tempered dog can bite when in pain. Something trivial, like a torn claw, can cause a dog to snap when you try to examine it. Imagine if the worst was to happen – a road accident, or similar. Could you be sure that you could pick up your pet to transport it to the nearest vet?...
  • Clicker training is a positive way to help you communicate clearly and precisely with your pet. Instead of punishing behaviours you don’t like, you reward the behaviours you do like. ...
  • The precise cause of cystitis is unclear, but stress can be a factor. Caroline Reay, chief veterinary surgeon at The Blue Cross animal hospital in Merton, offers advice for concerned cat owners....

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