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July 12, 2019From around the age of 4 months, kittens reach sexual maturity and are therefore capable of breeding and producing kittens themselves.Most people do not... -
May 31, 2019Our new Arbroath vet surgery opened its doors at the end of April and has welcomed a steady stream of new clients and pets...
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May 9, 2019Because these worms are different, it takes different drugs to kill them. Most wormers contain a combination of safe drugs which does this. Be...
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May 9, 2019Although there are people who keep entire rabbits fairly happily, this is, sadly, the exception rather than the rule. Most of the time, rabbits...
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May 9, 2019Pet parasites like ticks are affecting dogs and cats in many parts of the world. They climb onto plants, especially in areas of long...
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May 9, 2019Keep reading and you will find out all the rat care information you need to make your small furry friend happy. Rats are intelligent,...
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May 9, 2019For the best Chinchilla care, you need to take into account they are herbivorous rodents with a dense soft coat, from the high mountains...
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May 3, 2019Hamsters are short tailed nocturnal small rodents originally from desert environments. There are several types seen as pets – Syrian (Golden), and the dwarf...
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May 3, 2019Guinea Pigs are small rodents related to chinchillas and degus. They are social and active animals, and in the wild live in large colonies....
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May 3, 2019Rabbits are a very common pet nowadays, with many being kept as litter trained house rabbits. With some work and knowledge they make really...
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April 16, 2019Female dogsNeutering/spaying is the process by which the ovaries and, in certain cases, the uterus are surgically removed. At Parkside, we recommend neutering female...
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April 11, 2019The first “surgery” opened in Long Wynd, Dundee in 1887. This street or lane is behind what is now the Bank of...
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April 11, 2019Why pet dental care is important Dental disease is the most common health problem diagnosed in cats and dogs. However, it can be easy to...
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April 11, 2019Canine Lungworm infections, caused by Angiostrongylus vasorum, have been becoming more frequent in recent years. Initially, cases were confined to more southern parts of...
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April 10, 2019What are Fleas? Fleas are the most common parasite found on dogs and cats, and most pets are likely to come into contact with them...
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March 21, 2019Feeding your puppy or dog a good diet is key to a long and healthy life. Both nutritional content and portion control have a...
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March 21, 2019Making sure your cat has the best diet goes a long way to keeping them healthy and happy for the longest time possible. If your...
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February 12, 2019A well-behaved dog is a joy to have around. To ensure good behaviour throughout life, training should start as early as possible. Socialisation is...
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February 7, 2019Pets are part of the family, but they can prove costly if they fall ill and need veterinary treatment. While the NHS can treat...
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February 6, 2019Vaccination is an important tool to help prevent several serious diseases, which can otherwise be very difficult or impossible to cure and may have...