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Five great games to play with your dog

Five great games to play with your dog
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Playing regularly with your dog will keep him stimulated, teach you about his personality and strengthen the bond between you.

Can you let house rabbits out in the garden?

Can you let house rabbits out in the garden?
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As the days get longer and the nights get lighter, it’s tempting to let your house rabbit into your garden to enjoy some sunshine and outdoor fun.

But is this change of scenery a good idea for your pet?

Petplan takes a looks at whether you should let your house rabbit into your garden during the warmer months...

How to have a safe Halloween with your dog or cat

How to have a safe Halloween with your dog or cat
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Halloween can be a tricky time to be a pet owner – especially with the holiday increasing in popularity in the UK.

Lots of noise, sweets and decorations means there are plenty of added hazards for your pet to avoid. However, if you take a few added precautions, your pet can enjoy Halloween along with the rest of your family.

Here are Petplan’s top tips to ensure your pet has a happy and safe time…

How to take the perfect pet photograph

How to take the perfect pet photograph
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Taking a great photograph that captures a family member perfectly is not easy – and when your subject happens to be a pet, things become even trickier.

No matter how many times you point and press and bribe with treats and toys, trying to get the perfect snap can often prove a frustratingly difficult endeavour.

So, to help you capture your pet’s personality perfectly, Petplan spoke to award-winning photographer and Paws Pet Photography founder, Paul Walker, to get his top tips on how to get the most out of your pet pictures…

The facts about feline asthma and how to treat your cat

The facts about feline asthma and how to treat your cat
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It’s estimated that around 85,000 cats in the UK suffer from asthma but, despite the large number of feline sufferers, it can often go undiagnosed for many years.

Petplan vet Brian Faulkner explains exactly what feline asthma is and how to ensure your cat gets the best treatment, while Petplan customer, June Leckie, tells us the story of her asthma-suffering cat, Stan...

New Year's resolutions for you and your pet

New Year's resolutions for you and your pet
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As 2013 comes to an end, you may start to contemplate good intentions for the new year. But remember, resolutions are not limited to pet owners: our faithful friends can also benefit from some positive thinking. Here Julian Hall explores top tips of how to keep your pet perky in 2014.

More exercise is a great way to kick-start the year for both you and your pet.

Apply for a grant from the Petplan Charitable Trust!

Apply for a grant from the Petplan Charitable Trust!
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Animal charities take note: with the closing date of 13 December fast approaching, now's the time to apply for a grant from the Petplan Charitable Trust.

Since the Trust launched in 1994, it has provided more than £7 million in grants to support a wide range of projects - all thanks to the thousands of generous Petplan policyholders who donate to the Trust every year.

The importance of microchipping your pet

The importance of microchipping your pet
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Nobody wants their pet to go missing, but if the worst happens it is commonly agreed that microchipping is not only the mark of a responsible owner, but provides the best chance of owners and pets being reunited. Writer Sue Corfield discovers two cases where thanks to microchipping, missing pets have been found.

Last year Poppy, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, was found by a dog warden service approximately 30 miles from her original home after being missing for eight years.

Does my dog need to wear a collar?

Does my dog need to wear a collar?
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Absolutely. It is a legal requirement for dogs to wear a collar in public. To avoid a hefty fine, owners must also ensure that the dog displays their name and address.

By law, when a dog is in a public place, it must wear a collar. This – or a tag attached to the collar – must also bear its owner's name and address.

Rabbit health: a guide to fly strike

Rabbit health: a guide to fly strike
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With any luck we will enjoy some sunshine this summer. But while we might love those warm lazy days, they do bring problems: flies. Kath Stathers looks at the danger of fly strike in rabbits.

Fly strike – or myiasis to give it its scientific name – is a problem that can afflict rabbits in hot weather and even be fatal.

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