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Coronavirus in Pets

Coronavirus in pets

There is no evidence that shows Covid-19 causes illness in pets or that they can spread it between themselves or back to humans.

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Measuring Pet Food Correctly

Obesity in dogs continues to increase. Consistent mismeasurement of food can lead to weight gains or even undernourishment.

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Curbing That Work Surface Stealing Dog

Curbing That Work Surface Stealing Dog

With a five-month-old Otterhound puppy here at FourFriends this is a hot topic. So how do you address the matter of stealing food from work surfaces or tables?

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Can dogs see colour?

Probably one of the most frequently asked questions about a dog is whether they can see in colour.

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What did black cats do to deserve their dark reputation?

Superstitions can be negative or positive, depending on where and when you live. That’s especially true for black cats.

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Cats and Carbohydrates

Cats and Carbohydrates

Like most animals, healthy adult cats don’t require carbohydrates in their diet. But glucose, which is a simple carbohydrate which is metabolically essential.

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Is copper sulphate dangerous to my dogs/cats health?

We are often asked “is copper sulphate dangerous to my dogs/cats health?”

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Is Milk Good For Cats?

You have probably seen the cartoon Tom & Jerry? Especially the images of Tom lapping a bowl of milk, but did you know that milk is not a natural part of an adult cat’s diet. In many cases milk isn’t good for them.

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What exactly are Freshly Prepared Meats in Pet Foods?

There are lots of conflicting advice around the two main types of meats used in pet food. With all FourFriends complete foods we use a named Meat Meal, but how does that compare with Freshly Prepared Meats?

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The Ingredient Splitting Trick

Of the many marketing tricks played by some pet food manufacturers, the split ingredient trick is the most common.

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