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If…", "meta":"Wondering what to buy your dog this festive season? 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These owners share their tips and experiences of sharing their home with bunnies.", "featured":"", "listingcustombuttontext": "" },{ "url":"/pet-information/cat/advice/rehomed-during-lockdown/", "image":"images/thumbs/mixed-sizes/jinky.jpg", "tags":"", "categories":"Pethood-stories adult senior cat", "title":"How Jinky found love during lockdown", "intro":"How do you find a pet their forever home when…", "meta":"Jinky faced a tough time when he arrived at Cats Protection just before lockdown. Luckily, he was given a second chance with their COVID-safe rehoming process.", "featured":"", "listingcustombuttontext": "" },{ "url":"/pet-information/rabbit/advice/foraging-for-treats-and-toys/", "image":"images/thumbs/mixed-sizes/foraging.jpg", "tags":"", "categories":"Lifestyle-sub-category adult senior", "title":"Foraging for your bunny - how to make DIY toys and treats", "intro":"Pet rabbits love natural, foraged treats and toys, but it…", "meta":"Rabbits in the wild are great at foraging. But when we need to do it for them, it’s important to know what’s safe and what’s not in order to make DIY treats and toys.", "featured":"", "listingcustombuttontext": "" },{ "url":"/pet-information/dog/advice/the-ultimate-staycation/", "image":"images/thumbs/mixed-sizes/staycation.jpg", "tags":"", "categories":"Lifestyle-sub-category adult senior dog", "title":"How to plan the ultimate staycation for you and your dog", "intro":"Many of us are thinking about spending our next holiday…", "meta":"Travelling abroad, might be off the cards for some, so why not make this year’s holiday a UK staycation for you and your dog. Take some time out together to explore and unwind.", "featured":"", "listingcustombuttontext": "" },{ "url":"/pet-information/dog/advice/keeping-dogs-cool-in-summer/", "image":"images/thumbs/mixed-sizes/hot.jpg", "tags":"", "categories":"Lifestyle-sub-category adult senior dog", "title":"How to keep dogs happy and healthy in the Summer", "intro":"Summer sunshine and longer days mean happy times outdoors with…", "meta":"Summer is the perfect time to be out and about with our dogs. But it’s important to make sure they’re kept cool and happy in the heat and well as knowing if they’re getting too hot and what to do.", "featured":"", "listingcustombuttontext": "" },{ "url":"/pet-information/dog/advice/assistance-dogs/", "image":"images/thumbs/mixed-sizes/dogs4good.jpg", "tags":"", "categories":"Lifestyle-sub-category adult senior dog", "title":"Meet Sailor, the amazing, life-changing superdog", "intro":"Assistance dogs help people with a disability live a fuller…", "meta":"Assistance dogs play an important role in the lives of some people with physical or developmental disabilities. We hear the story of one assistance dog and how he changed his owners life after a stroke.", "featured":"", "listingcustombuttontext": "" },{ "url":"/pet-information/dog/advice/adjusting-to-lockdown-lifting/", "image":"images/thumbs/mixed-sizes/after_lockdown.jpg", "tags":"", "categories":"Lifestyle-sub-category adult senior dog", "title":"Lockdown lifting - what does it mean for your dog?", "intro":"As lockdown gradually eases, here’s how you can help your…", "meta":"After spending more time than ever with our dogs, we must help them adjust to lockdown lifting; from seeing people with masks to spotting the signs of separation anxiety.", "featured":"", "listingcustombuttontext": "" },{ "url":"/pet-information/blog/summer-bbq-pet-safety-how-to-keep-your-cat-or-dog-safe/", "image":"images/blog-assets/blog-bbq-safety-cat-dog.jpg", "tags":"Dog Cat Rabbit", "categories":"cat dog rabbit", "title":"How to keep cats and dogs safe during BBQ season", "intro":"With Spring in the air and Summer in sight for…", "meta":"With Spring in the air and Summer in sight for many this means the start of BBQ season, and getting out into the garden might be more tempting than ever given the current lock down situation. It’s important to remember a BBQ presents safety hazards for pets, so we’ve got our top tips on what to avoid.", "featured":"", "listingcustombuttontext": "" },{ "url":"/pet-information/cat/advice/working-from-home-with-a-cat/", "image":"images/thumbs/mixed-sizes/working-with-cats.jpg", "tags":"", "categories":"Lifestyle-sub-category adult senior cat", "title":"How to keep feline co-workers in check", "intro":"If you’re working from home for the first time, it’s…", "meta":"Many cats like their independence; so it may come as a shock to them, finding us working in their space on a regular basis. Whether they’ve taken to sitting on your computer, or are a little anxious, these tips will help you both adjust to sharing the home office.", "featured":"", "listingcustombuttontext": "" },{ "url":"/pet-information/cat/advice/cat-charities-during-lockdown/", "image":"images/thumbs/mixed-sizes/cat-charities.jpg", "tags":"", "categories":"Lifestyle-sub-category adult senior cat", "title":"3 cat rescue charities defying COVID-19", "intro":"With lockdown putting extra pressure on animal welfare centres, we…", "meta":"Social distancing is becoming the new normal, allowing more time to bond with our pets. But how are cat welfare charities and rehoming centres coping with lockdown during this pandemic?", "featured":"", "listingcustombuttontext": "" },{ "url":"/pet-information/dog/advice/working-from-home-with-a-dog/", "image":"images/thumbs/mixed-sizes/working-with-dogs.jpg", "tags":"", "categories":"Lifestyle-sub-category adult senior dog", "title":"Why dogs are the perfect colleagues", "intro":"They say the people you work with become your family.…", "meta":"From capturing memories, to keeping entertained during lockdown; we take a look at why our dogs could be the perfect colleagues.", "featured":"", "listingcustombuttontext": "" },{ "url":"/pet-information/dog/advice/dog-charities-during-lockdown/", "image":"images/thumbs/mixed-sizes/dog-charities.jpg", "tags":"", "categories":"Lifestyle-sub-category adult senior dog", "title":"How are dog welfare charities coping with the pandemic?", "intro":"For many of us, spending more time with our dogs…", "meta":"Social distancing is becoming our new normal, giving us more one-on-one time with our pets. But how are dog welfare charities and rehoming centres coping with lockdown during this pandemic?", "featured":"", "listingcustombuttontext": "" },{ "url":"/pet-information/blog/supervet-animal-podcast/", "image":"images/blog-assets/blog-supervet-podcast.jpg", "tags":"Dog Cat Rabbit", "categories":"dog cat rabbit", "title":"Supervet’s new podcast “Animal People”", "intro":"Petplan are partnering with Supervet on his new podcast Animal…", "meta":"Petplan are partnering with Supervet on his new podcast Animal People, the perfect podcast for animal lovers!", "featured":"", "listingcustombuttontext": "" },{ "url":"/pet-information/rabbit/advice/homemade-rabbit-maze/", "image":"images/pet-information/bunny-maze/Bunny-maze.jpg", "tags":"", "categories":"Lifestyle-sub-category adult senior", "title":"Beat bunny boredom with a homemade bunny maze", "intro":"It’s important to keep your rabbits entertained to avoid boredom.…", "meta":"It’s important to keep your rabbits entertained to avoid boredom. We look at how to kit out their run with a homemade rabbit maze to keep them active whilst having fun.", "featured":"", "listingcustombuttontext": "" },{ "url":"/pet-information/dog/advice/lucys-law/", "image":"images/pet-information/Lucys-Law.jpg", "tags":"", "categories":"Lifestyle-sub-category adult senior", "title":"The low-down on Lucy’s Law", "intro":"Lucy’s Law came into effect 6th April 2020, following a…", "meta":"Lucy’s Law came into effect 6th April 2020, following a petition against poor puppy farming conditions. We look at what this is and how it can affect UK dog and cat owners.", "featured":"", "listingcustombuttontext": "" },{ "url":"/pet-information/blog/coronavirus-in-cats-and-dogs/", "image":"images/blog-assets/blog-coronavirus.jpg", "tags":"Dog Cat", "categories":"dog cat rabbit", "title":"Caring for your pet during the Coronavirus Outbreak", "intro":"With increasing concern over the coronavirus (COVID-19), Petplan explores the…", "meta":"With increasing concern over the coronavirus (COVID-19), Petplan explores the advice given and how to keep your pets safe during this time.", "featured":"", "listingcustombuttontext": "" },{ "url":"/pet-information/blog/dog-friendly-holidays-to-take-in-the-uk-in-2020/", "image":"images/blog-assets/blog-dog-friendly-holidays-2020.jpg", "tags":"Dog", "categories":"dogblog", "title":"Dog-Friendly Holidays to Take in the UK in 2020", "intro":"A perfect holiday is one that all the family can…", "meta":"A perfect holiday is one that all the family can enjoy together – and that includes pets. Discover dog-friendly UK holidays to take in 2020 with Petplan.", "featured":"", "listingcustombuttontext": "" },{ "url":"/pet-information/blog/dog-christmas-dinner-recipes/", "image":"images/blog-assets/dinner-recipes.jpg", "tags":"Dog", "categories":"dogblog", "title":"Dog Christmas Dinner Recipes", "intro":"Christmas is a time to treat your furry friends as…", "meta":"Christmas is a time to treat your furry friends as well as your human ones. Discover fantastic festive dog food recipes for Christmas dinner with Petplan!", "featured":"", "listingcustombuttontext": "" },{ "url":"/pet-information/blog/dog-not-drinking-water/", "image":"images/blog-assets/blog-drink-water.jpg", "tags":"Dog", "categories":"dogblog", "title":"What to Do If Your Dog Is Not Drinking Water", "intro":"Noticing that your dog isn’t drinking their recommended intake of…", "meta":"Noticing that your dog isn’t drinking their recommended intake of water can be scary. Discover what to do in this situation with great advice from Petplan!", "featured":"", "listingcustombuttontext": "" },{ "url":"/pet-information/blog/houseplants-safe-for-cats-and-dogs/", "image":"images/blog-assets/blog-houseplants.jpg", "tags":"Cat Dog", "categories":"dog catblog", "title":"Houseplants That Are Safe for Cats and Dogs", "intro":"Houseplants are stylish, but are they safe for your pets?…", "meta":"Houseplants are stylish, but are they safe for your pets? Learn how to keep cats and dogs safe with non-toxic houseplants by following advice from Petplan.", "featured":"", "listingcustombuttontext": "" },{ "url":"/pet-information/blog/how-to-pet-a-cat-properly/", "image":"images/blog-assets/iStock-1149248770-min.jpg", "tags":"Cat", "categories":"catblog", "title":"How to Pet a Cat Properly", "intro":"We all know that cats can be protective and sheltered.…", "meta":"We all know that cats can be protective and sheltered. Learn how to approach, handle, and pet cats, as well as where best to stroke them, with Petplan.", "featured":"", "listingcustombuttontext": "" },{ "url":"/pet-information/blog/10-christmas-presents-your-dog-will-love/", "image":"images/blog-assets/xmas-dog.jpg", "tags":"Dog", "categories":"", "title":"10 Christmas Presents Your Dog Will Love", "intro":"Christmas is the perfect time of year to treat your…", "meta":"Christmas is the perfect time of year to treat your beloved dog. Thank your furry friends for being such splendid companions with these pet Christmas gifts.", "featured":"", "listingcustombuttontext": "" },{ "url":"/pet-information/blog/10-perfect-cat-christmas-presents/", "image":"images/blog-assets/xmas-cat.jpg", "tags":"Cat", "categories":"blog", "title":"10 Perfect Cat Christmas Presents", "intro":"We all love Christmas presents, and there's no reason that…", "meta":"We all love Christmas presents, and there's no reason that you cat doesn't too. 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Petplan checked which foods are safe for them to eat and which ones are poisonous.", "featured":"", "listingcustombuttontext": "" },{ "url":"/pet-information/rabbit/advice/christmas-gifts-for-rabbits/", "image":"images/thumbs/mixed-sizes/Rabbit_GiftsMain.jpg", "tags":"", "categories":"Lifestyle-sub-category adult senior cat", "title":"Festive gifts and homemade treats for your rabbit", "intro":"It’s almost that time of year again… Christmas. And, in…", "meta":"Whether you want to create some homemade goodies or head out to the shops, our quick guide to the best gifts you can buy – and creative ideas for DIY rabbit treats.", "featured":"", "listingcustombuttontext": "" },{ "url":"/pet-information/cat/advice/how-to-find-a-lost-cat/", "image":"images/thumbs/mixed-sizes/GettyImages-1154768923.jpg", "tags":"", "categories":"Lifestyle-sub-category adult senior cat", "title":"What to do if your cat goes missing", "intro":"There can be nothing more distressing than when your beloved…", "meta":"It’s very worrying if your cat doesn’t return home. 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