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Playing together

Playing with your pet can be an invaluable part in building your relationship. Dr Peter Neville, Purina’s Pet Behaviourist, offers tips on how to get the most out of playing with your pet, whatever breed of dog or cat they are

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Ear problems

There are many reasons why ear problems might occur. Your dog's ears should always be clean and without any thick brown or green waxy discharge. There should also be no redness, itchiness or offensive smells. Your vet will be best placed to examine your dog’s ears safely and advise on any tests or treatment that might be needed.

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How diet can make a difference

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Harmful substances and foods

There are many food and non-food substances, including plants, which can be potentially poisonous for your dog. Some of these will be obvious to most owners but others will not. For example, some foods and medicines can be eaten or taken by humans with no ill effects but can be very toxic and in some cases life threatening for dogs.

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What is cognitive dysfunction syndrome?

As a rule, senior dogs tend to sleep for longer and slow things down in comparison to their younger or middle-aged years. However, some older dogs also start displaying changes in their behaviour that appear abnormal. Until recently such changes had been attributed to the aging process, for which little could be done. More recent thinking, however, attributes these changes to a disorder called Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS).

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Expert advice on senior dogs

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Keeping you and your dog healthy

Animals play an important role in many people’s lives and our pets can be considered as valued companions in more ways than one. They can improve our emotional wellbeing, reduce feelings of loneliness, encourage exercise and outdoor activities and create opportunities for social interactions with other people. But did you know that sometimes pets can pose a risk to our health and well-being, especially if we ignore some simple, everyday guidelines?

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Keeping you and your cat healthy

Animals play an important role in many people’s lives and our pets can be considered as valued companions in more ways than one. They can improve our emotional wellbeing, reduce feelings of loneliness, encourage exercise and outdoor activities and create opportunities for social interactions with other people. But did you know that sometimes pets can pose a risk to our health and well-being, especially if we ignore some simple, everyday guidelines?

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Ask the experts

If you've got a question about how to help keep your cat or dog healthy and happy, why not contact the PURINA® PetCare Team? Our dedicated team of qualified pet care professionals, veterinary nurses and customer service experts are available to offer you immediate advice and support on a wide range of pet care subjects, from health and nutrition to behavioural issues, training and socialisation. We can also give you all the information you need about PURINA®’s products and services.

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Balancing your dog's diet

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