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andy

Scotland

Interests: pets, animals, petcare, rspca, cats, dogs

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5 Top tips for keeping your pet safe and happy this Halloween

Halloween can be great fun for families with dogs, particularly if you like to get your dog involved in the trick or treating. However there are some very important safety tips that can help ensure you and your dog have as much fun as possible. 1. Ensure you keep your... Continue reading

Posted Oct 25, 2011 at Animal Fun

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Puppy Awareness Week: Things to think about

As Puppy Awareness Week has just come to a close, I've decided to round up some of the important things I had to consider when getting a puppy - who is now a large 5 year old dog. In fact, that's probably the first lesson that can be learned -... Continue reading

Posted Sep 19, 2011 at Animal Fun

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Baboons....and their pet dogs

So, you've all heard the evolution theories - and read the studies that say animals are just like us. In fact we're all probably gulity of being a little too amazed by the monkeys at the zoo, when we notice how similar their actions are to us. But despite being... Continue reading

Posted Sep 19, 2011 at Animal Fun

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Hello Sunshine... 5 Idea's For Summer Fun With Your Dog

Le Creuset, even great cooks need great cookware. Check out the fantastic Le Creuset range at Sterling Furniture online. Continue reading

Posted Jul 6, 2011 at Animal Fun

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Giant Rabbits: Not Your Average Pet Bunny

When thinking of buying a rabbit, most people think about a cute little creature they can easily pick up and cuddle....most people don't imagine they will end up with a pet that will grow to be the size of a dog. But take a look at this Darius - at... Continue reading

Posted May 24, 2011 at Animal Fun

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From vet bills to pet insurance quotes: Pet price shockers

Many people don’t realise the true costs of having a pet until they have one. Some pets are low maintenance, but if you have a dog, cat or rabbit you are sure to have a few cost shockers until you get over it and realise that pets are expensive. The... Continue reading

Posted May 11, 2011 at Animal Fun

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Posted May 9, 2011 at Animal Fun

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The Pet Health Insurance Advantages You May Have Overlooked

Nobody wants to dwell on the reasons we might need pet health insurance – I know I never want to think too much about the reasons my cat may need an emergency trip to the vet. Most of us owners have been told that pet health insurance can save us... Continue reading

Posted May 4, 2011 at Animal Fun

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Find us on the pets section!

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Posted Apr 14, 2011 at Animal Fun

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Animals and families

Some families just aren't complete without an animal - whether it's a cat or a dog, or a goldfish or even a *cough* tigeradoodle, animals bring colour, fun and enjoyment to many homes. What kind of pet you decide on will dpend on a lot of factors: Space - if... Continue reading

Posted Apr 13, 2011 at Animal Fun

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Police dogs of the K-9 unit

An official police badge and identification card might be seen as essential items for members of any law enforcement group, but in the Canadian city of Calgary these aren't just restricted to human officers - recently a badge ceremony was held for Calgary police dogs. The K-9 unit's 21 dogs... Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2011 at Animal Fun

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New Dog Breed - The Tigeradoodle

Residents of Tauranga, New Zealand may have noticed an odd looking pet being walked around the town. Celebrity Woodhouse is the pet Labaradoodle of animal groomer Jody Woodhouse, who has given her dog a bizzare dye job to make it look like a tiger! The dye was imported from Japan... Continue reading

Posted Mar 31, 2011 at Animal Fun

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Expensive pets?

Most of us have inexpensive pets. My cat for instance came from the Cat protection league, and didn't cost anything. If you get some kittens they probably cost a few quid each but not a large amount. Some people however have properly expensive pets - ever heard of the Ashera?... Continue reading

Posted Mar 16, 2011 at Animal Fun

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andy is now following Petcare

Mar 16, 2011

Famous pets and animals in general - is this a good thing or a bad thing, or does it not much matter? I reckon that some animals are aware of their fame and act accordingly. Just look at Sam, star of Hollywood movie Dunston Checks In. You can't tell me... Continue reading

Posted Feb 8, 2011 at Animal Fun

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Bling pets part 2

... and while we're on the subject of pets in designer gear, what is it with websites that sell 'jewelry for pets'...? pets don't need to wear necklaces and bling-bling, they are cool as they are. The way God made them. Some folk really do go a bit too far... Continue reading

Posted Feb 3, 2011 at Animal Fun

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Suited and Booted Pets

Pooch Fashion It seems to be coming a bit of a fashion fixation to have your dog dressed up in as many high street logos as yourself but does know one else seem to see how mad this idea is? I couldn’t believe it the other day when I seen... Continue reading

Posted Jan 27, 2011 at Animal Fun

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With all the cost savings that need to be made in business these days, what could be better than an office cat who mucks in and does some admin tasks like answering the phone? ... although I'm not sure if that actually is the cat speaking at the end of... Continue reading

Posted Jan 11, 2011 at Animal Fun

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Pet care in cold weather

We all love to go out and play in the snow. It's a lot of fun, except when trying to travel to work, of course. But there are some essential tips for making sure that pets are comfortable and safe in the cold weather - check out this link over... Continue reading

Posted Dec 7, 2010 at Animal Fun

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Check out this video of a reindeer race in northern Norway - unless you're Norwegian you won't understand a word of the commentary, but no matter - the reindeer are the stars of the show: Continue reading

Posted Nov 4, 2010 at Animal Fun

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Credit crunch v. pet insurance

I've been wondering for a while now how people are adjusting their budgets top accommodate the new so-called 'age of austerity'. The budget shops are definitely busier than they once were, so people are obviously trying to save a few bob. But most families' budgets are unseen by the outside... Continue reading

Posted Oct 11, 2010 at Animal Fun

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Keeshonds are cool!

Since being told about Keeshonds recently but never having had the pleasure of meeting one, I've developed a bit of a soft spot for this breed. Mega-energetic, and mega-demanding of their owner's attention, they sound like a whole lot of fun. This video gives an idea of how much of... Continue reading

Posted Oct 6, 2010 at Animal Fun

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Cat Stuck In Vehicle Engine For 2 Miles

A Purring Engine Now this isn’t my idea of a funny pet story but maybe one of the maddest I’ve ever heard. A guy driving through the Bronx (New York) could hear some rattling coming from his car, being in the Bronx there’s many things I could imagine the rattling... Continue reading

Posted Sep 8, 2010 at Animal Fun

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Posted Aug 27, 2010 at Animal Fun

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Well Thats One Way OF Getting Rid Of The Bees

Honey For Tea! If you thought you had seen/read everything well think again! I was reading the news paper the other day when I came across one of the strangest award story’s I’ve seen! Ellie the Labrador from Los Angeles won an unusual award called the “Pet Insurance Award” for,... Continue reading

Posted Aug 25, 2010 at Animal Fun

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