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The UK’s top 10 cat and dog types revealed and how much they cost to insure
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How Much To Insure Your Pet? The Cost of UK’s Top 10 Cats and Dogs Revealed

The UK is a nation of animal lovers, with almost three in five (59%) households having a pet, and ownership of cats and dogs increasing to an estimated 24 million during the pandemic1. We clearly care for their welfare too, as Brits are the third most likely nation to insure their dogs, and second most likely for cats2.  Labradors are leading the way in the most popular dogs list for dog owners, followed by the adorable French Bulldog and Cocker Spaniel. Based on the research, the Domestic shorthair is the most popular cat amongst Brits, followed by moggies and the …

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Pets and their influence on healthy relationships
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What We Can Learn From Our Pets About Relationships

In any relationship, many things will contribute to ensuring you remain close and committed to each other. Constant communication, from serious discussions to jokey texts. Sharing occasions. Offering unexpected gifts. But a lesser appreciated aspect can be how fantastic pets can be for boosting your feelings. The trouble with animals is they all too easily get taken for granted! Here we’re going to describe why your furry, feathered or scaled friends can have such a positive impact on your relationship.  The pet effect on a mental health From colorful fish drifting around in aquariums, dogs providing an excellent excuse to enjoy …

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pet depression
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Helping Pets with Depression: What You Need to Know

Depression and anxiety affect us in many different ways. Sometimes losing a loved one or experiencing a massive trauma or life event can trigger mental health problems. However, what many owners don’t realize is that just like humans, our pets can also experience mental health struggles and disorders. Even the most playful, healthy, and happy pets can feel blue at times, and it is not always easy to detect since, unlike people, our furry friends can’t tell us that something is wrong. While it is true that pets are capable of suffering from depression and anxiety, understanding your pet on …

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The Different Types of Veterinary Holistic Treatments Explained

Holistic veterinary treatments can help your pet by using both alternative medicine and conventional medicine to treat injuries, diseases, and disorders. For example, if a horse has surgery to fix a broken bone, they may need medication to prevent infections, but holistic treatments like massage or acupuncture may be added to ease pain and encourage healing. The holistic treatments listed below are the type of services a holistic veterinarian like Chirovet Wales would provide and are some of the most popular therapies used by holistic veterinarians.  What are veterinary holistic treatments? Holistic medicine simply refers to the treatment of the whole animal. …

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