Pets

By The Telegraph

Pets
Pet Subjects: 'How can I stop my dog from pulling on the lead?'
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
Dear Pete We have had springer spaniels in the past, but I am unable to prevent our current six-month-old from pulling on the lead. She adopts a sideways pull away from us and will not be persuaded otherwise!
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Pet Subjects: 'My French bulldog pup is soiling his bed. What can I do?'
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
Dear Pete My French bulldog pup is nine months old and messes his bedding every morning – and then makes a bigger mess by walking in it. How can I make him understand that this is wrong? PM, Halifax Dear
Dental Care
Pet Dental Month: it's time to brush Fido's fangs
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
February has been dubbed "Pet Dental Month", highlighting the importance of pet dental care. It's easy to forget about the need for dental care in pets, whether dogs, cats, rabbits or other species. The
Pet Subjects: 'We feel responsible for our neighbour's ailing cat'
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
Dear Pete, We recently had to take a neighbour’s cat to the vet at 10.30pm because it had collapsed. It had been ill for some time, but its owner had declined to have it treated. What could we have done
Bacterial Infections
Pet Subjects: Telegraph vet Pete Wedderburn answers your questions
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
Dear Pete My seven-year-old cocker spaniel, Bonzo, suffers from ear infections and the itchiness drives him berserk. His ears get worse as soon as the antibiotic ointment from the vet finishes. A hypoallergenic
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Pet Subjects: Telegraph vet Pete Wedderburn answers your questions
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
Dear Pete We’ve recently taken on a rescued four-year-old male neutered Staffie. He has an odd habit of regurgitating food, usually after drinking water. He does this around once a week, but he’s very
Jobs with cats: from vets to kitten socialisers and more
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
The National Cat Adoption Centre is a remarkable place for many reasons: not least, that it’s the biggest centre for rescued cats in the United Kingdom. The centre has many employees, working with cats
Cats & Dogs
Pet Subjects: Telegraph vet Pete Wedderburn answers your questions
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
Dear Pete Since Purdey, our much-loved 12-year-old German pointer, died, we've been thinking about getting another dog. However, our two 14-year-old cats seem much more relaxed and confident in Purdey's
Boxing Day
The National Cat Centre: giving hope (and homes) to unwanted cats
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
There are three long-established charities that seem to comprehensively encompass animal welfare in the UK: the RSPCA, caring for all species of animals, Dogs Trust (formerly the Canine Defence League)
Hedgehogs
Pet Subjects: Telegraph vet Pete Wedderburn answers your questions
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
Dear Pete I have a long-haired female black cat who regularly washes herself and her self-licking has caused a bald patch on her abdomen. There is no redness or soreness, and there are signs of hair regrowth,
Pet Subjects: Telegraph vet Pete Wedderburn answers your questions
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
Dear Pete My gentle, three-year-old, male neutered cat JD keeps being attacked by our neighbour’s huge ginger cat, which has caused injuries that require visits to the vet. His owners won’t take any responsibility.
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Pet Subjects: Telegraph vet Pete Wedderburn answers your questions
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
Dear Pete In spring a groomer sheared my 15-year-old golden retriever’s coat off. Five months later, there’s still very little hair back. What can I do? Winter’s coming and he looks terrible. BH, Manchester
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Dog harness or collar? The best way to control your pet revealed
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
Traditional collars are not the best way to control your dog, however, there is a place for them, says the Telegraph Vet. It’s difficult to change traditional behaviour. People get used to doing things
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Pet Subjects: Telegraph vet Pete Wedderburn answers your questions
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
Dear Pete I visit my elderly mother frequently and like to take my five-year-old terrier Maisie along. My mum now has a kitten and we have to keep Maisie on a lead to stop her charging at the cat. Will
Canine Hope: a social enterprise for victims of sexual assault
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
By drawing parallels between crimes against humans and animals, Canine Hope workshops are bolstering victims’ self worth In the past, the word “charity” might have been used to describe the organisation
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Pet Subjects: Telegraph vet Pete Wedderburn answers your questions
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
Dear Pete Over the past six months, I’ve noticed a change in my two 15-year-old cats. One is constantly wanting food but is still skinny. The other spends more time sleeping, then walks around miaowing
Animal Rescue
Pet Subjects: Telegraph vet Pete Wedderburn answers your questions
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
Dear Pete Our nine-year-old westie, having had one or two confrontations with a local German shepherd, now seems to sense when it passes our house, even though she can neither see, smell nor hear it. goes
Northamptonshire, UK
Pet Subjects: Telegraph vet Pete Wedderburn answers your questions
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
Dear Pete Why does my fit 16-year-old cat regurgitate its breakfast (and a little grass) after a few minutes outside? JH, Berkshire Dear JH Many elderly cats have undiagnosed illnesses that cause nausea.
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Pet subjects: Telegraph vet Pete Wedderburn answers your questions
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
Dear Pete I witnessed an attack by a bull terrier-type dog on a husky puppy. The dog bit and we could not get him off until he eventually let go, having caused major damage. What can be done to make a
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Pet Subjects: Telegraph vet Pete Wedderburn answers your questions
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
Dear Pete Our four-year-old black labrador, Parker, regularly sings or rather, he howls. It started with the national anthem as a puppy, but his tastes have changed. Now we get the Poldark theme and Billy
Breast Cancer
Medical Detection Dogs – the science behind the sniff
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
The Medical Detection Dogs charity sounds like a concept straight out of a science fiction movie: an organisation training dogs to identify human diseases by sniffing out unusual odours. The charity was
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How can I stop my lovely ginger tom being aggressive?
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
Dear Pete My wife and I have a lovely three-year-old ginger tom cat named Leo. When playful or hungry, he has a habit of wrapping his jaw around my wife’s leg or arm, not biting but almost. My wife just
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Pet Subjects: Telegraph vet Pete Wedderburn answers your questions
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
Dear Pete My five-year-old Pomeranian-Jack Russell cross cut his pad and snarled at the vet when he squeezed the sore area. The vet hit him over the head with his knuckles and bit his leg, saying, “That’s
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Pet subjects: Telegraph vet Pete Wedderburn answers your questions
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
Dear Pete My 17-month-old miniature schnauzer barks loudly and jumps at other dogs (on his lead) when out walking. He is neutered and not at all aggressive. Any advice? RL, Donegal Dear RL Just like an
How to keep your dog cool in the summer heat
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
The warm, sunny weather of summer is welcomed by most of us, but it isn’t always good news for pets. Heat stress in dogs is a serious issue, and owners need to be aware of the signs of a dog overheating,
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Pet Subjects: Telegraph vet Pete Wedderburn answers your questions
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
Dear Pete I once caught sarcoptic mange from a golden retriever I found on the street. Easy to cure, but my dermatologist had never seen this. Is it common? DN, California Dear DN Sarcoptic mange, or scabies”
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The importance of pets highlighted in international competition
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
Pets are good for us: there’s plenty of evidence that they enhance our lives in many ways. However in the past, little has been done to celebrate the importance of pets, and there’s surprisingly scant
Rabbits
Pet Subjects: Telegraph vet Pete Wedderburn answers your questions
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
Dear Pete We are thinking of accepting a six-year-old shih tzu for rehoming, but already have a spayed female dog aged four. Any tips? IM, Lancs Dear IM Get pheromone-infused collars for both dogs (adaptil.com)
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Pet Subjects: Telegraph vet Pete Wedderburn answers your questions
The Telegraph - By Pete Wedderburn
Dear Pete I have three four-year-old cats. Two are crossbreeds who have grown up together since kittens. The third is a Bengal, which I adopted six months ago, and which growls at the others, occasionally,