Fact or Fur-ction? 20 Common Pet Myths, Busted
How many can you get right? Test yourself, then share it with the friend who thinks they know best.
Take the quizPet health, explained the friendly way
Eight free guides from our team, written to be easy to follow and kind to worried owners. Read them, share them, and help more pets stay well.
“A warm, dry nose means my dog is ill.”Myth
“Cats love a saucer of milk.”Myth
+ 18 more…?
Pet health guide 01Prevention
Prevention: Keeping Them All Well
Vaccines, fleas, ticks, worms, teeth, neutering and microchips: the five building blocks that help keep your pet happily out of our waiting room.
Pet health guide 02Is it an emergency?
Is It an Emergency? Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
It’s 2am and the internet is giving you 47 different answers. Here are the signs that mean your pet needs help now, and what to do while you get it.
Pet health guide 03Caring for older pets
The Vintage Years: Caring for Older Pets
A greying muzzle, a slower stroll, a new love of the sunniest spot on the sofa. How to spot the changes worth acting on and make your pet’s golden years truly golden.
Pet health guide 04Nutrition & healthy weight
Food for Thought: Nutrition and Healthy Weight
Those big eyes at the dinner table. The suspicious silence when a sandwich goes unattended. How to feed your pet well, check their weight at home, and which foods to keep out of reach.
Pet health guide 05Seasonal safety
Seasonal Safety: A Year-Round Guide for Pet Owners
Spring walks, beach days, crisp autumn leaves and cosy Christmases. Every season brings its own pet hazards, and living on the Thanet coast adds a few more. Here’s how to stay safe all year.
Pet health guide 06Feathers, scales & small furries
Feathers, Scales and Small Furries: Mango’s Corner
Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, parrots, bearded dragons and more, introduced by our very own feathered receptionist. Each species has very particular needs, and good care at home prevents a lot of problems.
Pet health guide 0720 pet myths, busted
Fact or Fur-ction? 20 Common Pet Myths, Busted
From a friend, a neighbour or a very confident stranger at the park: we’ve all heard them. Test yourself on 20 of the most common pet myths, then tap each one to reveal the truth.
Pet health guide 08Pet behaviour explained
Why Does My Pet Do That? Pet Behaviour Explained
Zoomies at 9pm. A ‘gift’ on the doormat. Your cat holding eye contact while slowly pushing your mug off the table. We decode the most baffling pet behaviours, and explain when a change is worth a check-up.
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Pet Corner
Two minutes to spare? A myth-or-fact quiz, a “can my pet eat this?” checker and tips from Mango, all built from these guides.
Our guides are general information, not a diagnosis, and every pet is different. If you're worried about your pet, please seek professional vet advice – call us on 01843 808344.