Pet Care

Pet Care

All pets (and of course many exotic pets as well as those which are more common in many households) have individual requirements. We are pleased to provide the following free pet care advice articles for many common animals and also those more exotic. We can tell you how to care for your pet, background pet breed details, history of your dog breed, common pet diseases including equine illnesses and information on what could be wrong with your fish if they’re unwell!

Click the pet species/category above for more information about caring for your pet.

Caring for your Affenpinscher
The clown of the dog world!
Caring for your Afghan Hound
An elegant, dignified hound!
Caring for your Airedale Terrier
Caring for your Airedale Terrier
Caring for your Belgian Shepherd
An intelligent and hard working breed.
Caring for your Bichon Frise
The supermodel of the dog world!
Caring for your Border Collie
An intelligent, loyal servant!
Caring for your Border Terrier
A small bundle of fun!
Caring for your Boxer
A serious dog with bundles of character!
Caring for your Cairn Terrier
A small dog with bundles of personality!
Caring for your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
A cute dog that loves to please
Caring for your Cesky Terrier
A rare breed which will attract attention
Caring for your Chinese Crested Dog
A stunning little breed!
Caring for your Dachshund
The dog with an elongated body and short legs!
Caring for your English Pointer
An elegant, athletic gundog
Caring for your English Springer Spaniel
An energetic , athletic gundog!
Caring for your German Shorthaired Pointer
An elegant, graceful gundog!
Caring for your German Wirehair Pointer
An elegant, graceful gundog
Caring for your Golden Retriever
The ultimate family dog!
Caring for your Gordon Setter
The laid back setter of the dog world!
Caring for your Irish Red Setter
A graceful, elegant gundog.
Caring for your Irish Red and White Setter
The super model of the setter world!
Caring for your Jack Russell Terrier
A tiny dog with plenty of attitude!
Caring for your Japanese Akita
The giant of Japanese breeds
Caring for your Labrador Retriever
A Lovely family dog!
Caring for your Pug
A small dog with a big character.
Caring for your Welsh Corgi
A dog with royal connections!
Caring for your Welsh Springer Spaniel
A handsome gundog
Caring for your West Highland Terrier
A small dog with plenty of spirit!
Caring for your Yorkshire Terrier
The life and soul of the terrier world!
Stick injuries and dogs
Advice on playing safely with your dog
Your dog and.....A new member of the family!
Points to consider before taking on a new dog
Your dog and.....A-Z Glossary
All those canine words you may want to know!
Your dog and.....Activities to enjoy!
Fun things to do with your dog!
Your dog and.....Aggression
Dealing with aggression in dogs
Your dog and.....Aggression with other dogs
Tips to prevent aggression with other dogs
Your dog and.....Barking
Helpful tips for the vocal dog!
Your dog and.....Basic equipment
The essentials you will need for your dog!
Your dog and.....Bedding requirements
Choosing the right bedding for your pet!
Your dog and.....Chewing
Tips to prevent destructive behaviour
Your dog and.....Exercise
Advice on keeping your dog in good shape!
Your dog and.....First Aid Kits
Essentials for The First Aid Kit
Your dog and.....Fleas
Treatment and prevention of fleas
Your dog and.....Grooming
An introduction to grooming your pet!
Your dog and.....Heartworms
An unusual worm that can affect your dog's health
Your dog and.....Hookworms
An internal parasite that can affect your dog
Your dog and.....Identification
The importance of keeping your dog tagged and chipped!
Your dog and.....Jumping up!
Keeping your dog controlled when excited
Your dog and.....Lice
Explaining the lice that can affect the health of your dog!
Your dog and.....Lungworms
Information on lungworms
Your dog and.....Mites and Mange
Things that can get under your dog's skin!
Your dog and.....Most popular breeds
The top 20 breed registrations in 2006
Your dog and.....Moving house
Tips to help minimise stress
Your dog and.....Neutering
Information on the procedures for your pet
Your dog and.....Nutrition.....A Natural Diet
Feeding your dog a natural diet
Your dog and.....Nutrition.....Wet or Dry Food?
helping you choose the correct diet for your dog
Your dog and.....Obesity
Dealing with an overweight dog
Your dog and.....Pregnancy
The cycle of the canine pregnancy
Your dog and.....Pulling on the lead
Making walkies more enjoyable!
Your dog and.....Responsible ownership
You, your dog and the law
Your dog and.....Roundworms
A common worm found in dogs
Your dog and.....Separation anxiety
Tips to help minimise stress
Your dog and.....Soiling in the home
What can you do if your dog starts to soil in the home?
Your dog and.....Stay and Recall Command
Teaching your dog the Stay and Recall Command
Your dog and.....Tapeworms
A worm that can grow to a length of 3 metres!
Your dog and.....Ticks
Another lovely parasite that can be found on your pet!
Your dog and.....Toilet Training
A helping hand with toilet training
Your dog and.....Vaccinations
Make sure you keep boosters up to date!
Your dog and.....Whipworms
Another parasite that can damage your pet's health