Regular, preventative pet-care news & advice
Read on for a host of preventative pet-care news and advice that’s free & updated monthly. In the stories below you’ll find seasonal tips & information on how to keep your pet healthy. If you’d like us to email you whenever we update the news then simply…
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Summer prep for rabbit owners in Dorset
Discover how to keep your rabbits cool in summer, plus get more health tips from our team here.
Best Friends’ nurses give vital pre-summer dog advice
Now the sun has joined us, it is time to think about what your dog needs to be prepared for summer – get our advice here.
7 ways to prep your cat for summer
Our Christchurch Vet Nurses are here to tell you about the checks you should make now to prepare your cat for summer.
Take Best Friends’ safety quiz for preventing dog bites
In this article, you can learn top tips for preventing dog bites in children and adults. Plus, take our Dog Safety Quiz.
Why guinea pigs, hamsters, and other small furries make great pets
Best Friends Vets are celebrating the lives of small furries and sharing why they make excellent pets.
Christchurch Vets offer tips on how to be a responsible cat owner
Cat care starts with a comfortable home environment that’s as stress-free as possible. Discover what else your cat needs here.
Stefan shares advice on common dog skin complaints
Whether your dog has allergies, dry skin, a parasite infestation, or fungal infection, it is important to identify the problem at hand.
Best Friends Vets’ guide to lumps and bumps on your pet rodent
Have you noticed any abnormal lumps on your hamster, guinea pig, rat, mouse, or gerbil? Learn what they mean here.
Cat hay fever symptoms & treatments you need to know about
It is hard for cats to avoid pollens, as many Dorset hay-fever sufferers will know. Discover how to help them.
Stefan recommends these healthcare essentials for cats
Read why a preventative approach to your cat’s care, including cat vaccinations, is best for their health & happiness.