petsexplained answers the questions that come up in a home with animals in it. Why is the cat being sick? Can the dog have a bit of cheese? Is that plant safe? What does the law say about microchips?
We cover dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, budgies, tortoises, fish and a few hens in the garden, and we write for owners in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland: British brands, British weather, British law.
We’re not vets, and nothing here replaces one. When your pet is ill or you’re worried, ring your vet. Where the law or official guidance applies, we point you to GOV.UK, nidirect or the Act itself.
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