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Famous cats of the internet

Famous cats of the internet
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With the help of the internet and social media, cat-obsession has rocketed. Whether searching for cute kittens, or funny cat videos, the internet has all of the answers to our cat prayers.

Caring for your elderly cat

Caring for your elderly cat
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This article contains: Cat Advice
As your cat begins to age, they will tend to need more support from their owners, who they’ve developed a companionship with over many years.

Caring for an elderly dog

Caring for an elderly dog
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This article contains: Dog Advice
Dogs are great companions, whatever their age. Whilst they offer us endless loyalty and affection, they also rely on us for care throughout their puppy days and into old age.

Do our pets dream?

Do our pets dream?
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This article contains: Debates Dog Cat Sleep
Do you ever watch your pooch as they sleep, and notice their tail wagging or legs moving? Or maybe your cat seems twitchy despite being in a deep slumber. Any pet owner will agree these signs suggest that our furry friends do indeed dream!

A Guide to Rabbit Pregnancy

A Guide to Rabbit Pregnancy
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This article contains: Rabbit Advice
You will probably be familiar with the expression ‘to breed like rabbits’, referring to rabbits’ infamous ability to produce large numbers of young – but how much do you know about rabbit pregnancy?

Why do cats purr? Here's why...

Why do cats purr? Here's why...
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There’s more to that evocative, soothing sound than you might think. From the PetPeople magazine archive

Cats always keep you guessing. Are they happy to see you? Cross with the world? They rub against your legs when you’d forgotten they were in the room, purr in your ear in the middle of the night… And what’s with that purr, anyway?

Famous animals that have changed the world

Famous animals that have changed the world
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This article contains: Cat Dog Advice
Some of the world’s most famous animals have had a huge impact on our lives today from stray dogs paving the way for space exploration to cats helping to keep the peace in Parliament.

Hero Stories of Service Dogs and Animals

Hero Stories of Service Dogs and Animals
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This article contains: Cat Dog Advice
With the recent news of the heroic police dog Finn, who risked his life to protect his handler, PC Wardell, Petplan have decided to look back at their most inspiring service animal stories.

Are Dogs Colour Blind?

Are Dogs Colour Blind?
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This article contains: Cat Dog Advice
It’s a topic that’s long been debated and discussed; are dogs colour blind? This idea has been widely accepted for decades, but is everything in a dog’s world really black and white?

Rabbit Health A Guide to Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Rabbit Health A Guide to Maintaining a Healthy Weight
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This article contains: Rabbit Health Diet
Keeping an eye on your bunny's weight will make sure he doesn't pile on the pounds or become too thin – both can be a sign of health problems as well as dietary issues. Petplan takes a look into maintaining a healthy weight for your rabbit, and how to tell if your bunny is overweight or underweight.
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