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Wednesday, 13 February 2008 |
 Edinburgh dog owners will need to be extra careful this week as the city council’s dog fouling alert van is on the look out for irresponsible pet owners who allow their dogs to foul the pavements, grassed verges and parks in Edinburgh.
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Caring for your Pet Ferret |
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Wednesday, 30 January 2008 |
 The BVA Animal Welfare Foundation (BVA AWF) has today launched a new practical guide designed to enable owners to provide the very best of care for their pet ferrets. Produced in association with the Ferret Education & Research Trust (FERT), the leaflet reflects the growing popularity of these intelligent and curious animals as household pets.
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Pet names as user passwords…beware. |
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Thursday, 24 January 2008 |
 Don’t make it too easy for computer hackers and identity thieves to steal your identity, cash and personal data. A moneysupermarket.com survey revealed that a staggering 15 million computer users in the UK use their pets name as their password. With social networking sites such as Facebook and MyPetFriends on the rise, thieves could easily find out personal data that could be used to access other personal information. Our advice – don’t give out any information that you know is sensitive or personal.
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Saturday, 19 January 2008 |
 Edinburgh University recently carried out research which suggests that around 80% of rabbits are not fed enough hay and grass and, as a result their teeth grow too long. This is shocking research that every rabbit owner up and down the UK will want to take heed of. When left untreated, a bunny’s teeth can grow backwards causing many problems and discomfort. Dental decay also causes other intestinal problems, and owners often take their rabbits to the vet when it’s too late.
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Next week is National Rabbit Week 2008 |
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Written by MyPetFriends
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Tuesday, 15 January 2008 |
 This annual event, dedicated to educating rabbit-owners on the best ways to look after their furry friends, is back with some exciting events planned up and down the country. TV vet Matt Brash, star of ITV's "Zoo Vet At Large", urges rabbit owners to hop along to their vets, especially because 3 in 4 rabbits suffer from dental problems due to poor diet.
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Wife Swap – TV programme looking for pet owners |
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Written by MyPetFriends
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Wednesday, 09 January 2008 |
• Are you proud of your pampered pooch?
• Do your cats look a million dollars?
• Does your doggie dangle fashion accessories?
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If so… a new series of Wife Swap would love to hear from you!
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Taking Your Cat or Dog Abroad |
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Written by Kitty Teddy
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Wednesday, 02 January 2008 |
 At My Pet Friends know just how important your pet is to you – they are an essential and important part of your family. So, when you go on holiday, it can cause distress for both you and your pet to be parted. With an abundance of pet friendly hotels, guest houses and B&Bs, you can easily take your pet on holidays with you in the UK, and now with the Pet Travel Scheme you can easily take your pet on holidays abroad with you.
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Online Pet Shops – Shopping Safety Tips |
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Written by Kitty Teddy
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Sunday, 30 December 2007 |
 With an increase in home computer ownership, widespread broadband access and hundreds of online pet shops offering pet owners pet food, pet gifts and pet accessories; it’s no wonder that online pet stores are now taking a bigger share of the UK pet business. But for many, buying online is new and some are put off from buying online after hearing scare stories where unscrupulous web sites have stolen people’s financial and personal details.
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Dog attack leads to death of 1 year old |
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Sunday, 30 December 2007 |
 A Rottweiler dog has attacked and killed a 1 year old boy. Archie-Lee was at his grandmother’s house in Wakefield, West Yorkshire when the family pet Rottweiler mauled him for no apparent reason on December 28th December 2007. The dog was shot dead by police as a precaution to prevent injury to others. This attack has reignited the ongoing debate about keeping dangerous dogs around young children and the need for amendments to the Dangerous Dogs Act.
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Hypothermia Prevention for Dogs |
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Written by Kitty Teddy
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Saturday, 29 December 2007 |
 As the cold months approach, ensure that your dog is safe and warm this season by taking steps to prevent hypothermia.
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Safe and Healthy Exercise for Older Dogs |
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Written by Kitty Teddy
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Friday, 28 December 2007 |
 As your dog gets older, he or she still needs regular exercise to help keep their heart healthy, ensure that their muscles are exercised and reduce any problems caused by overweight. Just as with humans, your dog may just want to sit on the couch and sleep, but a little exercise won’t do them any harm.
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