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As with many animals, these cats are all individual and having an Abyssinian is not an absolute for a certain characteristic or character trait. So much depends on the individual, the home environment it was raised in an…

When it comes to having a new puppy there are so many things to sort out and so many questions will be asked. One question that will always be asked if that be by the breeder or by your vet or veterinary nurse is, would…

The Kennel club detail Dobermanns as ‘The largest of the Pinschers, the breed takes its name from the man who developed it: Louis Dobermann, a tax collector in Apolda, Germany. He wanted a fierce looking dog to protect h…

Cats are very popular pets in the UK, with an estimated 26% of UK households owning a pet cat. With so many breeds to choose from it is no wonder people get confused over which cats will most suit them and their families…

Do Shar Peis make good family pets? Well, my short answer to this would be - no! I know that many Shar Pei owners might disagree with me, but as a vet, I see plenty of other dogs that would make far better family pets, e…

Reliable, playful, hard-working (though sometimes lazy!), and always cuddly, the Labrador retriever is one of the most popular breeds of dog. But are Labs good family pets? What issues should you look out for if you have…