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Cleaning Your Dogs Ears Ear infections are one of the commonest problems that veterinarians have to deal with, but many could be prevented with a simple home ear cleaning programme. Here we look at how to clean your dogs ears properly, and avoid those nasty ear infections. A Correct Diet is Vital for Rabbits You purchase a bag of rabbit food from the pet shop. Your rabbit seems to enjoy eating it. So what is the problem? Well, rabbits need a low calorie, high fibre diet to avoid health problems, and what you are giving could well be the opposite. Here we look at what a healthy diet consists of, and the consequences of feeding the wrong mix to your rabbit. Does Your Dog Have A Healthy Diet? With canine obesity on the rise, diet and exercise has come under the spotlight in an effort to educate owners on how to keep their pet healthy and increase its life expectancy. Does Your Cat Have A Healthy Diet? With an obesity epidemic sweeping through our nations pets, an online pet Q&A service have launched a campaign to educate owners about their cats lifestyle. Here we look at what a cats diet should be to keep it healthy and minimise those vet visits. Does Your Dog Get The Right Amount Of Exercise? With canine obesity on the rise, the lifestyle we impose on our four legged friends has come increasingly under the spotlight. Here we look at how much exercise dogs should be getting, and the range of exercises available to dog owners. Hip Dysplasia in Dogs Despite many years of selective breeding, hip dysplasia remains one of the commonest orthopaedic diseases of dogs. Here we look at how to recognise it in your dog, how a veterinarian diagnoses it and the various management options currently available. New Canine Obesity Drug Launched! With pet obesity on the rise, the approval of a new drug to combat canine obesity has been hailed by some as a new breakthrough, while others are more sceptical. Here we look at the indications for using the drug and how it works. Have you Checked your Cats Teeth Recently? This article describes what makes certain cats susceptible to dental disease, how to recognise it in your cat and what to do about it. Winter and Christmas Holiday Hazards For Pets Christmas is a special time of year but its important not to forget your pets.The following tips will help to keep your pets out of danger during the holiday season this year. Avoiding Thanksgiving Holiday Hazards for your Pet Thanksgiving is this week, and the rest of the holiday season is fast approaching. It's a busy time for all of us, but it is very important to make sure that your pet is kept safe from any danger. Cat Litter Tray Problems - Urinating Everywhere But The Tray! Many cat owners are faced with inappropriate urinating in their home. A consistent problem is cats that urinate around the litter tray but never actually in it. Does Your Pet Have Worms? A summary of the types of worms that can affect dogs and cats, and how best to protect your pet and your family.