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Basic Healthcare in Dogs Blue Cross

During a heat (or oestrus) a bitch becomes attractive to male dogs and, if mated, may become pregnant. One of the first signs is interest from male dogs. The vulva (genital area) … See more

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Fatty Lumps and Lipomas in Dogs Blue Cross

WebFatty lumps, like the one on this dog, can grow extremely large. Lipomas are harmless lumps that start in fat cells stored in tissue around the body and are not usually painful. …

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Neutering Your Dog Spaying & Castration Blue Cross

WebCheck with your vet as the cost of castration or spaying can vary depending on the type of dog you have. As a rough guide spays cost from around £130 to £365 and castrations …

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Mange in Dogs What is mange

WebMange is a skin disease caused by mites and two types can affect dogs, sarcoptic and demodectic. Sarcoptic mange (or canine scabies) is the most common of the two and is …

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Ticks on dogs How to remove a tick from a dog Blue Cross

WebWhen you have a firm grasp of the tick, twist it in a clockwise direction several times until the tick comes loose. Take a look at your dog's skin and make sure the tick is completely …

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Seizures and epilepsy in dogs Blue Cross

WebThere are many other reasons for seizures in dogs aside from epilepsy – they include diseases in organs, anaemia, strokes, high or low blood pressure. Consuming poisonous …

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Cushing's Disease in Dogs Blue Cross

WebCushing’s disease – or hyperadenocorticism – is a condition where the dog’s body produces too much of the hormone ‘cortisol’ Signs your dog may have Cushing’s …

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Health issues with older cats Blue Cross

WebA skinny ravenous cat that is messing in the house may have hyperthyroidism and be treatable. — Page last updated 30/05/2023. Kidney disease, high blood pressure and …

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Essential Hoof Care For Horses Blue Cross

WebLook at the balance of the feet. The angle should be around 45 to 50 degrees from the ground at the front, and 50 to 55 degrees from the ground at the back. The angle through …

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Caring for your gerbil Blue Cross

WebHow to clean my gerbil's cage. Wait until your gerbil is awake. Remove them from their tank and place them in a pet carrier or an safe, enclosed area with some toys and bedding. …

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Find your nearest Blue Cross service Blue Cross

WebSuffolk rehoming centre. Rehoming. Devon: Exeter rehoming, advice and behaviour unit. Pet food bank, Rehoming. Bromsgrove rehoming centre. Pet food bank, Rehoming. …

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Pasture Management Blue Cross

WebHaving a good pasture management plan can prevent your horse's field from becoming ‘horse sick’. Land that is overgrazed, rough, worm or weed infested can all have a …

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Ringworm in dogs Treatment and Diagnosis Blue Cross

WebPatches of ringworm may look like a grey, scaly patch in some dogs, but more like a red lesion in others. You may see some hair loss or patches of broken hair. But lots of other …

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Caring for your ferret Training and feeding Blue Cross

WebHere are some tips to keep your ferret cool during hot weather. Provide them with plenty of water. Make sure their housing and run is in the shade throughout the day. Add cooling …

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Chinchilla care Blue Cross

WebChinchillas should be offered a bath once a day, for about 20 minutes. If the bath is left longer than this, it may become soiled and your chinchilla won’t want to use it. Change …

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Animal health certificate Blue Cross

WebVisit the government website. Call the government’s pet travel helpline on 0370 241 1710 Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm (closed on bank holidays) Email the government’s pet …

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Guinea pig care Blue Cross

WebHold tightly enough to be secure without squeezing and put your other hand underneath the hindquarters for support. Hold your guinea pig close to your body, sit …

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Treating intenstinal worms in dogs Blue Cross

WebRoundworm in dogs. There are two species of roundworm which can affect dogs, toxocara canis and toxascaris leonin. Both are long, white and spaghetti-like in …

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Our details Blue Cross

WebIf you have any questions at all, our team are here to help. Call: 0300 777 1945. Email: [email protected]. Thanks to generous supporters like you, over …

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