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clear searchIs this the world's luckiest cat?
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If cats really do have nine lives, it's safe to say that Lex from London has used nearly all of his, after a 70-mile journey in the engine bay of a van.
Curious Lex leapt into the van of a local animal-lover as she set off for Wood Green Animal Shelter near Cambridge.On arrival, the driver discovered Lex, covered in oil. Staff cleaned him up, checked him for injuries and
Curious Lex leapt into the van of a local animal-lover as she set off for Wood Green Animal Shelter near Cambridge.On arrival, the driver discovered Lex, covered in oil. Staff cleaned him up, checked him for injuries and
Lucky's lucky return to health
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Here's a lovely letter we received from Margaret Mortham, whose Petplan policy has been essential in saving her cat Lucky.
Is the man in your life a cat?
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He’s self-reliant, spurns affection, comes home late and never tells you where he’s been… remind you of anyone? Give your cat the space he needs and you’ll both be happy. From the PetPeople magazine features archive.
It may be a stereotype, but there’s no denying that women and cats seem to go together. Is it simply because they’re inherently feminine and sensual – or is there more to it? I’ve long been fascinated by the bond between people and pets, and recently conducted a survey about owners’ relationships with their moggies. A massive 96 per cent of the respondents were women. Which is not to say that men don’t like cats, it’s just that women are more likely to talk about them.
It may be a stereotype, but there’s no denying that women and cats seem to go together. Is it simply because they’re inherently feminine and sensual – or is there more to it? I’ve long been fascinated by the bond between people and pets, and recently conducted a survey about owners’ relationships with their moggies. A massive 96 per cent of the respondents were women. Which is not to say that men don’t like cats, it’s just that women are more likely to talk about them.
Has your dog got diabetes?
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Q: My nine-year-old spayed Cocker Spaniel has started drinking a lot and always licks her sides afterwards. She is not overweight and gets plenty of exercise. Could she have diabetes?
A: It's possible, so take a urine sample from your Cocker in a clean jar and give it to your vet for testing.
A: It's possible, so take a urine sample from your Cocker in a clean jar and give it to your vet for testing.
Could you adopt a rescue animal?
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Thinking of adopting a rescue animal? Here's some expert advice from animal behaviourist Dr David Sands. From the PetPeople magazine features archive.

There are many thousands of pets in the UK in need of a good home and the decision adopt a rescue pet is usually a hugely rewarding one. But, while every animal has its individual requirements and temperament to consider, there are a few additional factors to bear in mind when you take ownership of your new
There are many thousands of pets in the UK in need of a good home and the decision adopt a rescue pet is usually a hugely rewarding one. But, while every animal has its individual requirements and temperament to consider, there are a few additional factors to bear in mind when you take ownership of your new
