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Pet advice and guides
Helpful guidance for choosing, finding and caring for a pet in the UK.
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Cats
Tips on how to care for your cat
Dogs
Top 10 dog breeds for cat owners
Dogs
Training a French Bulldog puppy or adult dog
Dogs
Training your puppy to use their crate
Dogs
Travelling with your dog in the car: safety, car sickness and hot weather
Dogs
Ways to care for a senior dog
Dogs
Ways to exercise your dog indoors in winter
Cats
Ways to stimulate your stay-at-home cat
Training
Ways to stop your puppy from biting
Dogs
What dog should I get? 6 questions to find the right breed for you
Dogs
What happens if your dog isn't microchipped?
Safety & scams
What is petfishing and how to recognise the warning signs
Dogs
What you need to know about bathing your senior dog
Dogs
Which dog breeds have the strongest bite? What the evidence says
Cats
Why do cats sleep so much?
Cats
Why does my cat lick me?
Dogs
Why does my dog stare at me?
Training
Why socialising your dog is important
Dogs
Why walking your dog properly matters
Dogs
Winter dog care: how to keep your dog safe, warm and well
Safety & scams
How to spot a puppy or kitten scam before you pay
Cats
Bringing a kitten home: how to help them settle in
Training
How to choose a name for your dog or cat, and teach them to respond to it
Cats
Understanding your cat: body language, sounds and what they mean
Breed guides
Not sure which breed is right for you?
Compare size, exercise needs, grooming and temperament before you start searching.
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General advice
Our guides are not veterinary advice. If your pet is unwell, speak to a vet.