2026 Abandonment Study: What Fundación Affinity’s Data Show
Fundación Affinity’s 2026 abandonment and adoption study: key figures, the causes the report points to and how to encourage responsible pet ownership.
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World Rabies Day 2026: Prevention and Collaboration
World Rabies Day 2026: why vaccination is still key and how the One Health approach links animal and human health.
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Seasonal pet shopping: decide with a useful list
Plan your seasonal pet shopping with a useful list: what to restock, what to check and how to avoid spending on things your pet will never actually use.
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ZONLIDOOG catalogue: find pet supplies by your pet's needs
Find products for your dog or cat by need: feeding, hygiene, walks and rest. A practical guide to finding your way around the ZONLIDOOG pet catalogue.
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Pet vaccinations: check the WSAVA guidelines and talk to your vet
What the WSAVA vaccination guidelines for dogs and cats cover, how to tell core from non-core vaccines and what to ask your vet at the next appointment.
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One Health: the AAHA guidelines connecting pets and families
The AAHA One Health guidelines link the health of pets with that of their families. Practical tips on hygiene and prevention at home for pet owners.
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Animal health in 2026: how to follow updates from Spain's MAPA
How to follow animal health updates from Spain's Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA) in 2026 and what they mean for anyone who lives with pets at home.
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ESCCAP Spain presents its 2026 parasite control tables
ESCCAP Spain publishes its 2026 parasite control tables for dogs and cats. What they cover and why it is worth reviewing them together with your vet.
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Animal protection grants 2026 in Spain: deadlines and official sources
Animal protection grants in Spain in 2026: deadlines, who they are for and where to check the official call before you apply for any funding.
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Pet travel documents: new EU reference 2026/705
Regulation (EU) 2026/705 brings new model documents and declarations for travelling with pets. Find out what changes and the date it applies from.
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Travelling with pets in 2026: what the European Commission clarifies
New EU rules for travelling with dogs, cats and ferrets from April 2026: what the European Commission has clarified and what to check before you go.
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EU strengthens welfare and traceability rules for dogs and cats
Regulation (EU) 2026/1818 sets common welfare and traceability rules for dogs and cats. Key dates and what changes for families who live with pets.
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How to Read a Pet Product Page Before You Buy
Which details to check on a pet product page: species, size and measurements, ingredients, directions for use, pack size, final price and delivery.
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Pet Food: Buy Single Items or Multipacks? How to Save Money
When it pays to buy pet food and treats in multipacks, when single items are better and how to compare the real price.
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Cat Scratching Post: How to Choose One and Get Your Cat to Use It
Why cats need to scratch, which scratching post to choose (cardboard, sisal, vertical or horizontal), where to put it and how to stop them scratching the sofa.
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Cat Water Fountain: Is It Worth It and How to Choose One?
Why many cats prefer moving water, the benefits of a fountain, which capacity and material to choose and how to clean it step by step.
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Leaving Your Dog or Cat with a Pet Sitter: Care Sheet and Checklist
What information to leave in writing for your pet sitter: routines, food, medication, emergency contacts and a checklist of what to prepare.
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Multi-Cat Households: How Many Litter Trays, Bowls and Scratching Posts?
How to organise resources in a home with several cats to avoid tension: number of litter trays, bowls, water stations, scratching posts and high spots.
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Tough, Safe Dog Toys: How to Choose Them and When to Replace Them
Which dog toy to choose for how your dog plays (chewer, tugger or chaser), the toughest materials, a safe size and the signs that a worn toy needs...
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Walking Your Dog in the Rain: Dog Raincoat, Sizing and Drying Off
What to take when walking your dog in the rain, how to choose the right dog raincoat size and how to dry them and clean their paws when...
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How to Choose a Dog Bed or Cat Bed: Size, Type and Where to Put It
How to measure your dog to get the right bed size, which type to choose based on how they sleep, easy-wash materials and the best spot in your...
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How to choose a dog or cat bowl: material, size and types
Stainless steel, ceramic or plastic; raised, slow feeder or automatic: which bowl suits your dog or cat best and how to keep it properly clean every day.
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Soya cat litter: pros, cons and how to switch
What soya cat litter is, its pros and cons compared with bentonite and silica, how to make the switch and how to dispose of it as the manufacturer...
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Dog scent games: 6 easy nose work ideas to do at home
Why scent games tire out and relax your dog, six easy ideas to try at home and how to use a snuffle mat step by step.
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Pet-Safe Christmas Decorations: Tree, Lights and Plants
How to decorate for Christmas with dogs and cats at home: a stable tree, baubles, tinsel, fairy light cables and the festive plants best kept out of reach.
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Fireworks on New Year's Eve: How to Help a Scared Dog, Step by Step
Fireworks on New Year's Eve: how to prepare your dog step by step, stop them running away and create a calm safe space at home where they can...
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Christmas Gifts for Dogs: Ideas by Budget (2026)
Christmas gifts for dogs by budget: dog toys, treats, winter coats, beds and carriers. How to choose the right one for their size and the way they play.
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How to bath your dog at home: step-by-step guide
How to bath your dog at home step by step: what you need, brushing first, water temperature, dog shampoo, rinsing and drying for a calm, stress-free bath.
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How to measure your dog for a harness: step-by-step size guide
How to measure your dog and choose the right harness size: chest and neck, fit, the two-finger rule and the signs that it is too big or too...
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How to Store Dry Pet Food and Opened Wet Food (and How Long It Lasts)
Where and how to store dry pet food so it keeps its quality, how long an opened bag lasts and how to keep tins and pouches of wet...
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Best Cat Litter: Types, Pros and Cons and How to Choose
Cat litter compared: clumping bentonite, silica, soya and tofu. Pros, cons, how long each lasts and how to switch smoothly.
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Daily Routine for Dogs and Cats: Schedules and a Practical Example
How to plan a daily routine for your dog or cat with set times for meals, walks, play, grooming and rest, including a sample day.
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New Puppy or Kitten Checklist: Everything You Need at Home
A checklist of everything you need before a puppy or kitten comes home: food, bowls, bed, carrier, grooming, toys and safety.
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10 Common Mistakes Dog and Cat Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them)
The most common mistakes when caring for dogs and cats at home, from portion sizes to flea treatment, and how to avoid them with simple habits.
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How to Care for a Pet at Home: A Beginner's Guide
A starter guide for first-time dog or cat owners: feeding, routines, grooming, health, training and legal obligations in Spain.
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Taking Your Dog or Cat to the Vet Without Stress: Carrier and Preparation
How to get your pet used to the carrier, prepare the trip to the vet and reduce stress before, during and after the appointment.
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Diarrhoea or Vomiting in Dogs and Cats: When It Is Urgent and What to Note
Warning signs with diarrhoea or vomiting in dogs and cats, what information to note down for the vet and what not to do at home.
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Ideal Weight for Dogs and Cats: Is Your Pet Overweight and How to Help
How to assess your dog's or cat's body condition at home, how to weigh it and what to do if it is overweight: portions, treats and exercise.
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Dog and Cat Skin and Coat Care: Warning Signs and What to Note
How to look after your dog's or cat's skin and coat with brushing, bathing and good food, the signs of skin problems and what to note down for...
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Water for Dogs and Cats: How Much They Drink and How to Encourage Them
How much water dogs and cats usually drink, signs they are drinking too little or too much, and simple tips to improve hydration at home and on walks.
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Senior Dogs and Cats: How to Adapt Your Home and Their Care
Common changes in senior dogs and cats and how to adapt your home: firm beds, easy access, flooring, bowls, diet and vet check-ups.
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Spot-On, Flea Collar or Tablet: Which Flea and Tick Treatment for Your Dog or Cat?
The differences between spot-on treatments, flea collars and flea and tick tablets, how to choose by species and weight, and mistakes to avoid, especially with cats.
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Dog and Cat Vaccinations: Typical Schedule and How to Plan Vet Visits
Core and non-core vaccines for dogs and cats, a typical puppy and kitten schedule, rabies rules in Spain and how to organise reminders and documents.
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How to Brush Your Dog's Teeth Step by Step
How to brush your dog's teeth step by step: dog toothpaste, getting them used to it gradually, brushing technique and signs that mean a trip to the vet.
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Christmas Food Dangerous for Dogs and Cats: List and What to Do
Chocolate, grapes, raisins, onion, cooked bones or xylitol sweets: Christmas foods dangerous for dogs and cats, and what to do if your pet eats them.
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How to Clean Your Dog's or Cat's Ears: Step-by-Step Guide
How to clean your dog's or cat's ears step by step: a quick check first, using a pet ear cleaner, a gentle massage and the signs that mean...
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Cat Dental Care: How to Look After Your Cat's Teeth at Home
Signs of dental problems in cats, how to get your cat used to brushing step by step and what extra help exists to care for its mouth between...
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Urinary Problems in Cats: Warning Signs and How to Prevent Them
Symptoms of urinary problems in cats, when it is an emergency and habits that help prevent them: water, food, litter tray and less stress.
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Hairballs in Cats: How to Prevent Them and When to Worry
Why hairballs form, how to reduce them with brushing, food and hydration, and which signs mean you should take your cat to the vet.
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What to Take to Your Pet's Vet Check-Up: A Complete Checklist
A checklist of what to bring and prepare for your dog's or cat's vet check-up: documents, information, samples and questions.
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How Often Should You Take Your Dog or Cat to the Vet?
A guide to how often your dog or cat needs a vet check-up depending on their age, plus the signs that mean you should go sooner.
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Year-Round Pet Care Calendar for Dogs and Cats, Month by Month
A year-round care calendar for dogs and cats: flea and tick treatment, heat, moulting, cold, Christmas and check-ups, adapted to Spain's climate.
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5 Daily Habits for a Healthier Dog or Cat
Five simple everyday habits that improve your dog's or cat's health: measured portions, fresh water, activity, grooming and observation.
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Dog and Cat Health: The Essential Basics Every Owner Should Know
The pillars of dog and cat health: feeding, water, exercise, grooming, vaccinations, flea and tick treatment, check-ups and emotional wellbeing.
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How Much Dry Food Should a Dog Eat? Feeding Chart by Weight
A guide to grams of dry food per day by dog weight, how to read the feeding chart on the bag and how to adjust the portion for...
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Buying Pet Food Online: Benefits, Delivery and What to Check
The benefits of buying dry food and pet food online, how to plan orders so you never run out, and what to check on delivery.
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How to Read a Pet Food Label: Composition, Analysis and Portions
A guide to understanding dog and cat food labels: type of food, composition, analytical constituents, additives, portion, batch and date.
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Dog and Cat Food by Age: Puppy, Adult and Senior
How dog and cat feeding changes at each life stage, when to move from puppy to adult and from adult to senior food, and how to make the...
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Your Pet's Food Diary: What to Record and Why It Helps
How to keep a simple food diary for your dog or cat: what to record, a template and how it helps when changing food and at the vet.
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3 kg or 12 kg Bag of Dry Dog Food: Which Is Better Value for Your Dog?
How to choose between a small and a large bag of dry dog food: how long each lasts depending on your dog's size, the real saving and storage.
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Chicken or Lamb Dry Dog Food: Which Is Best for Your Dog?
Differences between chicken, lamb, fish and ham dry dog food, when it makes sense to switch protein and how to compare two recipes by reading the label.
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Dog Treats for Training: How to Use Them Without Weight Gain
Which treats to choose for training your dog, what size, how many to give a day and how to use them with positive reinforcement step by step.
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Creamy Cat Treats: How to Give Them, How Many and What to Use Them For
How to use creamy cat treats for rewards, medication and hydration, how many to give a day and how to deduct them from your cat's daily portion.
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Dry Dog Food for Large Breed Puppies: What They Need and How to Choose
Why large breed puppies need a specific dry food, what to check on the label, how many meals a day and when to switch to adult food.
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Dry Dog Food for Small Dogs: How to Choose the Best One for Your Dog
What small and toy breed dogs need, how to choose kibble size, life stage and bag size, and how much dry food to feed them each day.
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Wet Cat Food: Complete or Complementary and How to Choose
What complete and complementary food mean on the label, how much wet food to give, how to combine it with dry food and which format to choose for...
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Dry Dog Food Price per Kilo: How to Work It Out and Save
How to work out the price per kilo and the real daily cost of dry pet food, why the cheapest bag is not always the most economical and...
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Raw Feeding (BARF) for Dogs and Cats: Risks and Precautions
What the BARF diet is, the risks it poses to your pet and your family, and the essential hygiene and professional advice if you decide to follow it.
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Natural Dog and Cat Food: Your Options and How to Choose
What natural pet food really means, the options available (dry, wet, semi-moist, grain-free) and how to choose wisely.
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Home-Cooked Food for Dogs: What to Know First and Foods to Avoid
The pros and risks of home-cooked dog food, why you need a recipe balanced by a vet and a list of foods you must never give your dog.
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Pet Food Ingredients Explained: What They Mean and How to Read Them
What the most common ingredients in dog and cat food mean: fresh and dehydrated meat, by-products, grains, fats and additives.
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What Does "Natural" Mean on Pet Food? How to Check the Label's Claims
What lies behind claims such as natural, grain-free, with fresh meat or holistic on pet food, and how to check them on the label.
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Restricted Dog Breeds: Choosing a Muzzle and Lead and Getting Your Dog Used to Them
How to choose a comfortable, safe muzzle for your dog, how to measure for it and how to get your dog used to it step by step, plus...
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Adopting a Dog or Cat: Key Questions and Supplies for Their Arrival
What to ask before adopting a dog or cat, the adoption paperwork and a checklist of supplies for a calm first arrival home.
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Travelling with Birds, Rabbits or Other Pets: Rules by Species
What to consider when travelling with birds, rabbits, rodents or other pets: rules by species, suitable transport and wellbeing on the journey.
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Travelling in Europe with a Dog or Cat: Documents and Requirements
Basic requirements for travelling with your dog or cat in the European Union: microchip, rabies vaccination, EU pet passport and extra checks depending on the country.
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Dog and Cat Microchips: How to Check and Update Your Details
What a microchip is for, which animals must have one in Spain, how to check your details are up to date and what to do if you move...
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How to Make a Pet Insurance Claim: Steps and Documents
Steps to report a claim or ask your pet insurer to reimburse a vet bill, the documents you need and the deadlines.
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Pet Insurance: Common Exclusions and Maximum Joining Age
What dog and cat insurance usually excludes, age limits for joining and staying covered, and how to read this part of the policy.
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Pet Insurance Waiting Periods: What They Are and How They Affect You
What the waiting period in dog and cat insurance is, typical timeframes and the questions to ask before you take out a policy.
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Pet Insurance Excess and Co-payment: What They Are and How to Compare
What excess and co-payment mean in pet insurance, worked examples and how they affect the premium and what you pay out of pocket.
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Pet Liability Insurance vs Vet Fee Insurance: The Differences
What dog third-party liability insurance covers, what vet fee cover includes and when you might want one, the other or both.
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Pet Insurance: What Cover to Compare Before You Buy
The usual cover in dog and cat insurance, how to compare policies and the key questions to ask before you buy.
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Is Dog Insurance Compulsory in Spain? What You Need to Check
Where dog liability insurance stands in Spain, what the rules already require for potentially dangerous dogs and what to check when you take out a policy.
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Dog and Cat Documents: Which Papers You Need and How to Keep Them
Your pet's essential documents in Spain: registration and microchip, vaccination record or passport, licences, insurance and reports, and how to keep them to hand.
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Potentially Dangerous Dogs (PPP) in Spain: Licence, Insurance and Rules
What counts as a potentially dangerous dog in Spain, licence requirements, liability insurance, registration and the rules for walking them.
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How to Groom a Horse Step by Step: Order and Grooming Kit
The correct order for grooming a horse, which tool to use at each step, how to pick out the hooves and what to check during daily grooming.
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Responsible Dog and Cat Breeding: Welfare Before Volume
Principles of responsible dog and cat breeding: health of breeding animals, litter socialisation, regulations and responsible rehoming.
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Paperwork for Livestock Holdings and Animal Facilities: Key Records
What paperwork and records livestock holdings, breeders and registered animal facilities are usually required to keep, and how to keep them in order for inspections.
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Purchasing Budget for Animal Facilities: How to Calculate It
How to draw up a realistic purchasing budget for a breeder, boarding kennel, rescue centre or farm: consumption per animal, budget lines, contingencies and review.
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Dog Shampoo in 300 ml or 5 Litres: Which Is Better Value at Home and for Groomers
When a 5-litre professional dog shampoo is better value than a 300 ml bottle, how to work out the cost per bath, dilution and storage.
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Animal Carer Shifts: How to Organise Them Without Mistakes
How to organise animal-care team shifts so meals aren’t doubled and tasks aren’t forgotten: check sheets, shift handovers and named responsibilities.
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Biosecurity on Farms and Animal Facilities: Basic Measures
Basic biosecurity measures for farms, equestrian centres and kennels: access control, quarantine, cleaning, equipment and visitor logs.
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Animal Admission Form: Template and Key Details for Your Team
What details to record when an animal arrives at a boarding kennel, breeder or rescue centre: identification, health, feeding, behaviour and contacts.
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Cleaning and Disinfecting Animal Facilities: A Step-by-Step Protocol
Cleaning and disinfection protocol for kennels, boarding facilities, stables and farms: stages, frequency, products and how to document it.
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How to Store Animal Feed: Batches, Expiry Dates and Conditions
Good practice for storing dry food, hay and wet food in kennels, farms and shops: temperature, humidity, pests, batch rotation and record-keeping.
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Breeding Kennel Inventory: Tracking Food and Supplies per Animal
How to keep a breeding kennel’s inventory: food tracking per animal or group, consumables, expiry dates and how often to count stock.
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Horse Care Equipment: The Essential Stable Checklist
The essential horse care checklist: grooming, hooves, feeding, handling, insect protection and first aid, and how to organise it all in the stable.
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Breeding Kennel and Farm Records: What to Log and How to Plan Supplies
Which records to keep in a breeding kennel or farm (animals, feeding, health, cleaning and purchases) and how to organise them so you never run out of stock.
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Animal Welfare in Breeding Kennels and Farms: A Practical Organisation Guide
Practical animal welfare essentials for breeding kennels and farms: space, feeding, water, hygiene, health, behaviour and record-keeping, with a checklist.
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