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How much exercise does a dog need at each age?
Puppy, adult or senior: how much exercise a dog needs, why the 5-minutes-per-month rule has no evidence, how to avoid heatstroke and when to see a vet.
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Advice on everyday coat, nail, dental and health care for your animals.
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Why Does a Parrot Scream? When Boredom Is the Reason
Brief screaming at dawn/dusk is natural; excessive screaming usually means boredom, fear, loneliness or over-attachment to one person. What helps, and when to see an avian vet.
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Goldfish care: how long they live, what tank they need and why not a bowl
A goldfish lives up to 25 years and grows past 30 cm, yet most die in a bowl within a few years. The RSPCA gives at least 60 litres per fish and 10–21 °C with no heater; MSD names low oxygen and ammonia as the commonest causes of death. A guide with tables for tank size, feeding, tank-mates, maintenance and signs of illness.
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Guinea pig care: from the cage to the food bowl
Guinea pigs cannot make their own vitamin C – and that is the most common cause of trouble. A guide to the cage, hay, vegetables and daily care.
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Cycling an aquarium: the nitrogen cycle explained
Clear water is not yet safe water. How the nitrogen cycle works, why ammonia and nitrite are dangerous, and how to cycle a tank without fish.
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How often should you brush your dog? A coat type guide
A short-haired dog needs brushing once a week, a long-haired one every day, and curly coats need regular clipping. Find out what your dog's coat needs and how to turn brushing into a pleasant ritual.
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