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Pet myth 1

Essentials

Fact or fiction? Pet myths explained

Animal Welfare Assistant Theresa scans a GSD for a microchip

Essentials, Getting a dog

Microchipping your dog

Puppy Belgian shepherd on lead looking at owner

Essentials, Safety around dogs

Be safe with dogs

Golden retriever in the bath, looking to camera

Essentials

How often should you wash your dog?

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Essentials

Dog friendly garden

Dalmatian Dylan lying on the back of a sofa by window

Essentials

We've got you covered this May

A young girl looks at a rabbit in a blue tunnel

Essentials

Pets in schools

Research shows that pets can help to build children’s empathy, responsibility and life skills

Chihuahua - Toy breed

Essentials, Getting a dog

Toy dogs

GCSE dog

Essentials

How dogs can help you cope with GCSE results day

World Cup kitten

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How to watch England win the World Cup semi-final with your pet

dog law 1

Essentials, Getting a dog

Laws that all dog owners need to know

Flora with owner

Essentials, Getting a pet

The benefits of pet ownership

pet names - staffie

Essentials, Getting a pet

Top 20 most popular male and female pet names of 2017

rehoming myths slice

Essentials, Getting a pet

Pet rehoming myths debunked

Dog grooming

Essentials, Getting a dog

How to groom a dog

Pets at Work - Bru

Essentials, Safety around dogs

Bringing your dog to work

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