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Cross-species advice on poisons, fireworks, travel, holidays and seasonal risks that affect every pet.

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Finding lost pets: What to do if your pet goes missing

Key takeaways If your pet goes missing, check their favourite hiding spots first, then report them to your microchip company. Ask…

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Are slug pellets harmful to dogs and cats?

Key takeaways Metaldehyde slug pellets have been illegal to sell or use outdoors in the UK since 2022, but old stock left in sheds or…

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House fire safety for pets: prevention, preparation and response

Our pets rely on us to keep them safe, especially in an emergency. This guide covers simple steps you can take to reduce fire risks at…

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Keeping pets safe around Christmas decorations and wrapping

The festive season brings twinkling lights, beautiful decorations and plenty of excitement, but it can also introduce hidden dangers for…

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How to keep your pets calm during Bonfire Night

Bonfire Night can be a fun celebration for us, but for our pets, it's often a very different story. The loud bangs, bright lights, and…

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What to expect when you visit one of our Vets Now pet emergency clinics

What to expect at Vets Now At Vets Now, we provide dedicated out-of-hours emergency veterinary care with a team of vets and vet nurses who…

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The hidden dangers of hot cross buns for pets

In This Article Why hot cross buns can be dangerous for dogs, particularly due to raisins, currants and sultanas. The symptoms to watch for…

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Christmas plants toxic to pets: Five popular festive plants that could poison your pets

Don't make Christmas a mistletoe misery Many common Christmas plants, such as poinsettias, mistletoe, and holly, are toxic to pets.…

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How to care for your pet after a seizure or other neurological episodes

As neurological issues in pets can be especially unsettling for pet owners, this article aims to provide advice on how to care for your pet…

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How to: care for your pet after gastrointestinal treatment

Gastrointestinal issues are one of the most common complaints that we see in our patients. Diarrhoea , vomiting , and other digestive…

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Pet dental surgery: how to care for your pet after dental treatment

Pet's teeth can sometimes be an afterthought for owners, particularly as most dogs and cats don't particularly like having their mouths…

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How to: care for your pet after eye or ear treatment

It can be stressful if your pet has had to undergo emergency care, especially for organs as delicate as the eyes and the ears. As always,…

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How to: care for your pet after limb surgery

Surgery on one of your pet's limbs can present extra challenges for aftercare if the injury restricts your pet's movements. It is important…

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Changing pet bandages and dressings | How to clean pet wounds with 5 simple steps

Proper wound care is essential for your pet's recovery, whether they have experienced an injury or undergone surgery, knowing how to change…

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How to: look after your pet after abdominal surgery. 5 tips to help recovery

After any abdominal surgery, your pet is likely to be feeling unsettled and not themselves, due to both their initial condition and the…

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How to: look after your pet's surgical wound

Whether your pet's surgery was pre-scheduled or the result of an unexpected visit to the emergency vet, their wounds will need some looking…

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How to: first aid for breathing problems in pets

This advice is not intended to replace veterinary care and attention. If your pet has suffered from breathing issues, then, having carried…

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How to: first aid for pet burns

This advice is not intended to replace veterinary care and attention. If your pet has suffered from burns or scalds, then, having carried…

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How to: first aid for pet wounds

This advice is not intended to replace veterinary care and attention. If your pet has suffered from serious cuts or wounds then, having…

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How to: first aid for heat stroke in pets

Is heat stroke serious for dogs and cats? Heatstroke can be extremely serious. This advice on first aid for heat stroke in pets is not…

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Caring for your pet after a Caesarean section

Caesarean section aftercare advice If you have just brought your pet home after she has had a caesarean section your head is probably…

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How to: Get rid of fleas

Step-by-step: Getting rid of fleas from your pet and home If you find fleas on your pet, don't panic, it's rarely a reason to seek…

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How to: Treat worms

Step-by-step: Treating your pet for worms No owner wants to discover that their pet has intestinal worms. If left untreated, worms can…

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How to: Treat ingestion of low-toxicity substances

Step-by-step: helping pets when they've eaten something they shouldn't have It can be worrying when your pet eats something they shouldn't…