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Free pet advice written by our behavioural and pet support experts at Woodgreen.

Make your own: fishing rod cat toys

Keep your cat occupied with this fun enrichment toy!

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Make your own: cardboard scratching board

Encourage your cat to scratch in the right places with this homemade cardboard scratching board.

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Make your own: egg box treat holders

Keep your cat occupied with this fun enrichment feeder!

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Epilepsy in dogs and cats – what you need to know

If you’re worried that your pet might have epilepsy, or you just want to learn more about the condition, we’ve got you covered in this article.

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How to spot if your dog or pet has a cruciate ligament (ACL) injury

If your pet has twisted or strained their knee when jumping or landing awkwardly, their cruciate ligament can rupture or tear. It can also occur in overweight animals and some breeds are predisposed to the condition.

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What to do if your pet is constipated

If your pet is constipated they won’t be able to go to the loo properly. The most common causes of constipation are dehydration and a gradual loss of muscle tone in the colon, which makes it difficult for your pet to poo.

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Make your own cat kicky pillow toy

Make your own cat kickaroos, with our simple guide. All you need is some material, cat nip and a sewing kit.

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Caring for your pet after you've gone

Have you considered what will happen if your pet outlives you? Woodgreen can help

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When to put my dog to sleep

Saying goodbye to your canine companion can be extremely upsetting. If you’re unsure whether it’s the right time to put your dog to sleep, we can help.

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Make your own: paper-craft guinea pig

Looking for something to build while at home? Our origami guinea pig is a fun project for both adults and children!

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Make your own: hamster and gerbil hotels

We all love to treat our pets and keep them happy. If you are looking to give your gerbils and hamsters a special something, then follow our steps to create some cheap and easy hamster and gerbil hotels!

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Guinea pigs and Covid-19

Even though we're in the midst of a coronavirus pandemic, your guinea pigs won't know what’s going on in the big wide world.

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