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Big dogs: A lapful, not a handful

Greyhounds: Just looking for a couch to potato on

Getting dogs used to people in face masks

Introducing your new dog to an existing cat

How to deal with your dog’s stranger issues

Dog care

Introducing a new dog to an existing dog in the family

Caring for an older cat

Keeping children and dogs safe together

Introducing your cat to kids

10 reasons to adopt a Battersea rescue dog

Questions to ask when buying a puppy

How to settle in your new puppy or dog

Cat flap advice

Settling your cat into a new home

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