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'Fur Baby Culture': When Loving Your Pet Too Much Causes Harm
New free adoption website: puppies and young animals looking for a home
A new specialized website for free adoptions of puppies and young animals makes it easier than ever to find a pet responsibly and ethically.
Madrid Firefighters Rescued 282 Animals in 2025
Madrid's firefighters carried out 282 animal rescues in 2025, from cats stuck in car engines to horses stranded by the flooding of the Jarama river.
Pet First Aid: What to Do in an Emergency
Pet first aid guide: how to act in heatstroke, choking, poisoning, CPR and bleeding while reaching the vet.
Traveling with Pets: Documentation, Safety and How to Reduce Stress
Complete guide to traveling with pets: documentation for Spain and EU, car safety, airline rules and how to reduce travel stress.
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Mandatory Puppy Vaccines: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Dog
Learn which vaccines are mandatory for puppies in Spain, when to administer them, and why they are essential for your dog's long-term health.
How to Trim Your Dog or Cat's Nails Without Stress
Guide to trimming dog and cat nails: quick anatomy, recommended tools and progressive desensitization technique for fearful animals.
Pet Dental Hygiene: How to Prevent Tartar and Periodontitis
Periodontal disease affects 80% of dogs. How to brush correctly, evidence-based alternatives and when to schedule a professional cleaning.
BARF Diet for Dogs: What It Is and What Science Says
Learn what the BARF diet for dogs involves, its claimed benefits, real risks, and what scientific evidence says in 2026. A complete guide for pet owners.
How to Bathe Your Dog: Frequency, Right Shampoo and Technique
Complete guide to bathing your dog: how often based on coat type, why never to use human shampoo and the step-by-step technique.
Feline Nutrition: Optimal Feeding for Cats in 2026
Feline nutrition guide: differences between dry and wet food, protein requirements, carbohydrates and needs according to the cat life stage.
Essential Dog Vaccines: 2026 Schedule and Complete Guide
Complete guide to dog vaccines in 2026: schedule, mandatory and optional vaccines, adverse reactions and frequently asked questions from pet owners.
Aquarium Fish for Beginners: A Guide to Starting Right
Beginner aquarium guide: the nitrogen cycle, how to choose first fish, water parameters and weekly maintenance routine.
Land Tortoises: Habitat, Diet, UV Light and Hibernation
Care guide for land tortoises: protected species in Spain, why UVB is essential, correct diet and safe hibernation.
Budgies and Parrots: Guide to Diet, Cage and Health
Care guide for psittacine birds: species differences, why seeds are not enough, environmental enrichment and warning signs.
Las Fallas & Pets: How to Help Your Dog Cope With Fireworks
Vet-backed guide to protecting your dog during Las Fallas fireworks. Spot stress signs early and learn proven calming strategies for pets.
Domestic Ferrets: A Complete Guide for New Owners
Everything about ferrets as pets: personality, housing, carnivore diet, most common diseases like insulinoma and key facts about neutering.
Rabbits as Pets: A Complete Care Guide
Complete guide to caring for rabbits: space needed, hay-based diet, most common diseases and behavioral keys for a happy coexistence.
Diabetes in Cats: Insulin, Diet and How to Achieve Remission
Feline diabetes can achieve remission. Risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis with fructosamine and the key role of a low-carbohydrate diet.
Toxoplasmosis in Cats: Myths, Realities and Precautions During Pregnancy
Toxoplasmosis does not require getting rid of your cat during pregnancy. How it is really transmitted, the real risk and effective preventive measures.
Environmental Enrichment for Indoor Cats: A Practical Guide
Practical guide to environmental enrichment for indoor cats: using verticality, puzzle feeders, interactive play and olfactory stimuli.
Feline Hyperthyroidism: Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrinopathy in older cats. Causes, characteristic symptoms and the four treatment options available in 2026.
Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats: Early Detection and Management
Chronic kidney disease affects 40% of older cats. Keys to early diagnosis with SDMA, IRIS classification and nutritional and pharmacological management.
Senior Dog Nutrition: Key Nutritional Guidelines for Older Dogs
Nutrition guide for senior dogs: proteins, omega-3, weight control and key nutrients to maintain health from age 7 onwards.
Canine Parvovirus: Symptoms, Treatment and How to Protect Your Puppy
Canine parvovirus kills 90% of untreated puppies. Warning symptoms, hospital treatment protocol and how to prevent contagion.
Hip Dysplasia in Dogs: Prevention and Surgical Options
Complete guide to canine hip dysplasia: genetic causes, symptoms by age, radiological diagnosis and all available surgical options.
Canine Obesity: Causes, Risks and How to Help Your Dog Lose Weight
Obesity affects 40% of dogs in Spain. Causes, health consequences and an effective weight loss plan supervised by a veterinarian.
Canine Leishmaniasis: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Everything about canine leishmaniasis: transmission, most common symptoms, staged diagnosis and treatment and prevention options in 2026.
U.S. Tariffs Spark Fear of Mass Pet Surrenders to Animal Shelters
New U.S. tariffs are driving up pet food and medication costs, pushing struggling owners toward surrender and overwhelming animal shelters nationwide.
First Cat Plague Case of 2026 Raises Alarm for Pet Owners
A cat in Jefferson County tested positive for plague in January 2026. What pet owners and vets need to know about this rare but serious disease.