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Pet advice

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

Getting your dog used to their collar and harness

As owners, we often take for granted the fact that we can handle our dogs collar.

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How to tell if your dog has a behaviour problem

What is a behaviour problem? Often, that totally depends on when the behaviour occurs.

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How to manage your dog's weight

We'll explain how to manage your dog's weight, preventing obesity and improving their health.

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How to care for older dogs

Older dogs are often much easier and less time consuming than young dogs. They make great companions and more often they are housetrained, have already received basic training and can be left home alone.

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Alternative ways to exercise your dog

Exercise is an important part of a dog’s daily routine and walking is a key aspect when it comes to owning a dog.

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What to feed your mice

Mice need the right foods to live a happy, healthy life. But what should be on the menu for your furry friends? We have the answers!

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Rehoming dogs from abroad

Whether you've seen a dog online, or met one abroad and you're thinking about adopting, here are a few things to consider before you make an informed decision.

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How to tell if your dog has blocked or full anal glands

Dogs were born to use their nose and use their incredible sense of smell to understand the environment around them. You’ll often see dogs sniffing each other’s bottoms and that’s because a dog’s anal glands produce an unpleasant, oily liquid used for identification and territory marking.

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Housing guinea pigs and enclosure requirements

Although guinea pigs are small creatures, they need plenty of space to run around and enjoy some freedom. Our guide will tell you everything you need to know about their accommodation needs.

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How many guinea pigs should I get?

Guinea pigs are naturally sociable creatures that need companionship to stay happy. In the wild, they live together in large herds, so they should always be kept in pairs or small groups. Here we talk all about companionship and suitable combinations.

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Getting a puppy: what you need to know

We want to help people find the right puppy for them, so more pets stay well cared for and in loving homes for life.

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Your rats' health: what to look out for

Our expert advice will help to keep your rat happy and healthy.

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