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Pet Care Library

Pet Care Library

Helping your fur friend live their best life - for their whole life - starts with trusted information. So we've gathered together our favourite tips, tricks and 'need to knows' along with the latest news and had it all checked by our Petfirst veterinarians.

Cat enrichment: Keeping curious minds happy

Cat enrichment: Keeping curious minds happy

Dr Petra Hall's tips of keeping your cat living their best life by encouraging natural behaviours in healthy, playful ways...

From itching and scratching to comfort and relaxing

From itching and scratching to comfort and relaxing

An itchy pet can be frustrating for both pet and pet parent - getting to the cause is often easier...

Achievable dental homecare

Achievable dental homecare

Brushing your pet’s teeth every day sounds great in theory, but in real life? Not always easy. But here’s the great...

Dental cleaning to help your pet live their best life

Dental cleaning to help your pet live their best life

You've heard it said, "prevention is the best medicine".And, when it comes to dental care for pets, nothing is truer.

Preparing your pet for surgery

Preparing your pet for surgery

Getting ready for your fur friend's surgery can be a worrying time. Don't worry, we'll take great care of them!...

Skin care for fur friends

Skin care for fur friends

Help your fur friend live their best (itch-free) life by supporting their skin.

Top tips for fantastic fur friend photos

Top tips for fantastic fur friend photos

Our fur friends are so gorgeous, talented and funny that it's only natural to try and capture them in photos...

Looking after your dog for their best life

Looking after your dog for their best life

Getting a new dog is an exciting time, whether they’re new to the world or simply new to you.

Looking after your cat for their best life

Looking after your cat for their best life

Getting a new cat is an exciting time, whether they’re new to the world or simply new to you. 

Why regular health checks matter

Why regular health checks matter

Your pet can’t tell you if something is wrong. This is why we recommend that you bring in your fur...

Better veterinary visits for cats

Better veterinary visits for cats

Cats are often seen as independent animals who don’t need to visit the vet if they aren’t showing any symptoms,...

The key to better health is right under their nose

The key to better health is right under their nose

By the age of three, 80% of pets are living with dental disease. Maintaining oral health is important because gum...

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