Paw Multiverse: new and updated pet guideshttps://pawmultiverse.com/Sourced answers on pet safety, health, breeds and costs, plus the pet food recall record.enTicks in Winter: Are Dogs and Cats Still at Risk?https://pawmultiverse.com/ticks-in-winter-dogs-and-cats/https://pawmultiverse.com/ticks-in-winter-dogs-and-cats/Vet Times (Ian Wright): tick activity now runs from early spring to late autumn and exposure can happen any time of year. The Big Tick Project found ticks on 31% of dogs checked. Checking, removal and prevention.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:55:06 +0000Dog Limping: When to See a Vet, and the Common Causeshttps://pawmultiverse.com/dog-limping-when-to-see-a-vet/https://pawmultiverse.com/dog-limping-when-to-see-a-vet/PDSA: contact your vet immediately if your dog is in severe pain, cannot put a leg down or has a serious wound, and see a vet for any limp or stiffness because dogs hide pain. Common causes, front and back leg.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:55:01 +0000Cat Microchipping Law in England: Ages, the £500 Fine and Exemptionshttps://pawmultiverse.com/cat-microchipping-law/https://pawmultiverse.com/cat-microchipping-law/GOV.UK: since 10 June 2024, cats in England must be microchipped before 20 weeks old and owner details kept up to date on an approved database, or owners can face a fine of up to £500. Indoor cats are included.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:55:00 +0000Lungworm in Dogs: Symptoms, Slugs and Snails, and Preventionhttps://pawmultiverse.com/lungworm-in-dogs/https://pawmultiverse.com/lungworm-in-dogs/PDSA: dogs catch lungworm by eating infected slugs or snails, often by accident. Symptoms include coughing, breathing problems, unexplained bleeding and seizures. Why prevention needs a vet-licensed wormer.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:32:55 +0000Heartworm in Dogs: Signs, Testing and Year-Round Preventionhttps://pawmultiverse.com/heartworm-in-dogs/https://pawmultiverse.com/heartworm-in-dogs/American Heartworm Society: heartworm is spread by mosquitoes, found in all 50 US states, and early signs are few. Test every 12 months and give preventive 12 months a year. Signs in dogs and cats, and what treatment involves.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:32:54 +0000Cat Vomiting: When to Worry and When to Call the Vethttps://pawmultiverse.com/cat-vomiting-when-to-worry/https://pawmultiverse.com/cat-vomiting-when-to-worry/PDSA: contact your vet straight away if your cat has vomited for over 24 hours, cannot keep food or water down, is very young or old, or has blood or black dots in the vomit. When one vomit can be watched.Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:30:00 +0000Cat Flu: Symptoms, How It Spreads and When to See a Vethttps://pawmultiverse.com/cat-flu-symptoms/https://pawmultiverse.com/cat-flu-symptoms/Cats Protection: cat flu is an upper respiratory infection, mainly feline herpesvirus and calicivirus, with sneezing, runny eyes and nose, mouth ulcers and loss of appetite. When to see a vet, and how vaccination helps.Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:30:00 +0000Advertising and Affiliate Disclosurehttps://pawmultiverse.com/advertising-and-affiliate-disclosure/https://pawmultiverse.com/advertising-and-affiliate-disclosure/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:11:13 +0000Parvovirus in Dogs: Symptoms, Who Is at Risk, and Vaccinationhttps://pawmultiverse.com/parvovirus-in-dogs/https://pawmultiverse.com/parvovirus-in-dogs/Parvo is a highly contagious virus that attacks the gut and white blood cells. The AVMA lists the signs (vomiting, bloody diarrhoea, lethargy), the puppies most at risk, and the vaccine schedule from 6 to 8 weeks.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000Do Dogs and Cats Need Flea Treatment in Winter?https://pawmultiverse.com/do-pets-need-flea-treatment-in-winter/https://pawmultiverse.com/do-pets-need-flea-treatment-in-winter/Yes, in most homes. A UK vet parasitologist writing in Vet Times: about 95% of a flea infestation lives in the home as eggs, larvae and pupae, and central heating keeps it going all year. VCA agrees.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000What Can Dogs Eat at Christmas? The Safe Plate, and What Stays Off Ithttps://pawmultiverse.com/what-can-dogs-eat-at-christmas/https://pawmultiverse.com/what-can-dogs-eat-at-christmas/Blue Cross lists the Christmas foods a healthy dog can have in small amounts: turkey without skin or bones, salmon, lamb, sprouts, parsnips, carrots, peas, swede, potatoes. Plus the foods, plants and decorations to keep away.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Guide: Size, Lifespan, Health Problems and Costshttps://pawmultiverse.com/staffordshire-bull-terrier-breed/https://pawmultiverse.com/staffordshire-bull-terrier-breed/Staffordshire Bull Terrier: PDSA figures for size, lifespan (over 12 years), health problems to watch, exercise, grooming and cost, with the questions owners ask.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Sphynx Breed Guide: Size, Lifespan, Health Problems and Costshttps://pawmultiverse.com/sphynx-cat-breed/https://pawmultiverse.com/sphynx-cat-breed/Sphynx: PDSA figures for size, lifespan (15 years), health problems to watch, activity, grooming and cost, with the questions owners ask.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Signs Your Cat Is in Pain: What Cats Protection Lists, and the Grimace Scalehttps://pawmultiverse.com/signs-your-cat-is-in-pain/https://pawmultiverse.com/signs-your-cat-is-in-pain/Cats hide pain. Cats Protection lists the signs: hiding, less tolerance of people, stiffness, not jumping, a hunched crouch, squinting, a scruffy coat, eating less. Plus the Feline Grimace Scale.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Siberian Husky Breed Guide: Size, Lifespan, Health Problems and Costshttps://pawmultiverse.com/siberian-husky-breed/https://pawmultiverse.com/siberian-husky-breed/Siberian Husky: PDSA figures for size, lifespan (over 10 years), health problems to watch, exercise, grooming and cost, with the questions owners ask.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Shih Tzu Breed Guide: Size, Lifespan, Health Problems and Costshttps://pawmultiverse.com/shih-tzu-breed/https://pawmultiverse.com/shih-tzu-breed/Shih Tzu: PDSA figures for size, lifespan (over 10 years), health problems to watch, exercise, grooming and cost, with the questions owners ask.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Pug Breed Guide: Size, Lifespan, Health Problems and Costshttps://pawmultiverse.com/pug-breed/https://pawmultiverse.com/pug-breed/Pug: PDSA figures for size, lifespan (over 10 years), health problems to watch, exercise, grooming and cost, with the questions owners ask.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Pomeranian Breed Guide: Size, Lifespan, Health Problems and Costshttps://pawmultiverse.com/pomeranian-breed/https://pawmultiverse.com/pomeranian-breed/Pomeranian: PDSA figures for size, lifespan (over 12 years), health problems to watch, exercise, grooming and cost, with the questions owners ask.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Pet Insurance and Pre-Existing Conditions, Explainedhttps://pawmultiverse.com/pet-insurance-pre-existing-conditions/https://pawmultiverse.com/pet-insurance-pre-existing-conditions/Most pet policies exclude pre-existing conditions (PDSA). How the NAIC model law defines one, why waiting periods matter, and why cover is best taken out early. Plain English, no sales pitch.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Pet Insurance Excess and Co-Payments Explained, With an Examplehttps://pawmultiverse.com/pet-insurance-excess-and-co-payments/https://pawmultiverse.com/pet-insurance-excess-and-co-payments/The excess is what you pay towards each claim; a co-payment is an extra percentage of the bill (PDSA). A worked example, why both rise for older pets, and what US law requires insurers to disclose.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Pet Emergency: What to Do Right Now (Poisons, Plants, Winter Dangers)https://pawmultiverse.com/pet-emergency-what-to-do-now/https://pawmultiverse.com/pet-emergency-what-to-do-now/Every Paw Multiverse emergency, poisoning and winter-danger page in one place, with the ASPCA (888) 426-4435 and Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661 numbers at the top, and poison lines for 34 countries.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Norwegian Forest Cat Breed Guide: Size, Lifespan, Health Problems and Costshttps://pawmultiverse.com/norwegian-forest-cat-breed/https://pawmultiverse.com/norwegian-forest-cat-breed/Norwegian Forest Cat: PDSA figures for size, lifespan (14-16 years), health problems to watch, activity, grooming and cost, with the questions owners ask.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Normal Temperature, Heart Rate and Breathing Rate in Dogs and Catshttps://pawmultiverse.com/normal-temperature-heart-rate-and-breathing-in-dogs-and-cats/https://pawmultiverse.com/normal-temperature-heart-rate-and-breathing-in-dogs-and-cats/Normal resting values from the Animal Medical Center: temperature 100 to 102.5°F, breathing 18 to 34 a minute in dogs and 16 to 30 in cats, heart rate by dog size and about 140 to 180 in cats. How to count them at home.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Is Rat and Mouse Poison Dangerous to Dogs? What to Do If Your Dog Ate Somehttps://pawmultiverse.com/my-dog-ate-rat-poison/https://pawmultiverse.com/my-dog-ate-rat-poison/Yes. A vet-written PetMD article, reviewed by Pet Poison Helpline vets, says any amount needs a call to a poison line and a vet straight away. The four poison types, their signs, and why the packaging matters.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Are Hand Warmers Poisonous to Dogs? What to Do If Your Dog Ate Onehttps://pawmultiverse.com/my-dog-ate-a-hand-warmer/https://pawmultiverse.com/my-dog-ate-a-hand-warmer/Disposable hand, foot and body warmers contain iron powder. Pet Poison Helpline says iron can poison dogs; PetMD lists vomiting, bloody diarrhoea, belly pain and weakness, and says the casing can cause a blockage.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Are Batteries Dangerous to Dogs? What to Do If Your Dog Ate or Chewed Onehttps://pawmultiverse.com/my-dog-ate-a-battery/https://pawmultiverse.com/my-dog-ate-a-battery/Pet Poison Helpline says swallowed or chewed batteries are very dangerous: alkaline batteries leak corrosive material, and button and lithium batteries can burn the gullet. Do not make your dog sick; see a vet now.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Kennel Cough in Dogs: Symptoms, How Long It Lasts, When to See a Vethttps://pawmultiverse.com/kennel-cough-in-dogs/https://pawmultiverse.com/kennel-cough-in-dogs/Kennel cough is a contagious airway infection with a dry, honking cough. Vets writing for PetMD and Woodgreen: most dogs recover in about 10 to 14 days; keep away from other dogs for two weeks after the cough stops.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Jack Russell Terrier Breed Guide: Size, Lifespan, Health Problems and Costshttps://pawmultiverse.com/jack-russell-terrier-breed/https://pawmultiverse.com/jack-russell-terrier-breed/Jack Russell Terrier: PDSA figures for size, lifespan (over 10 years), health problems to watch, exercise, grooming and cost, with the questions owners ask.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Is Yew Poisonous to Dogs and Cats? Signs and What to Dohttps://pawmultiverse.com/is-yew-poisonous-to-pets/https://pawmultiverse.com/is-yew-poisonous-to-pets/Yes. The ASPCA lists yew (Taxus) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses, with sudden death from heart failure possible; early signs in dogs are tremors, breathing difficulty and seizures. What to do now and who to call.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Is Pet Insurance Worth It? What the Claims Data Showshttps://pawmultiverse.com/is-pet-insurance-worth-it/https://pawmultiverse.com/is-pet-insurance-worth-it/UK insurers paid £1.23 billion in pet claims in 2024, an average of £685 a claim (ABI). US premiums averaged $62.44 a month for a dog (NAPHIA). How to weigh premiums against bills, without a sales pitch.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Is English Ivy Poisonous to Dogs and Cats?https://pawmultiverse.com/is-english-ivy-poisonous-to-pets/https://pawmultiverse.com/is-english-ivy-poisonous-to-pets/Yes. The ASPCA lists English ivy as toxic to dogs, cats and horses: vomiting, belly pain, drooling and diarrhoea, with the leaves more toxic than the berries. Symptoms, what to do and the poison line numbers.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000How Much to Feed a Puppy: Meals a Day by Age, and Calories by Weighthttps://pawmultiverse.com/how-much-to-feed-a-puppy/https://pawmultiverse.com/how-much-to-feed-a-puppy/PetMD (written by a veterinary nutritionist): three to four meals a day under 3 months, twice a day from 6 to 12 months, average daily calories by ideal weight, and when to switch to adult food by breed size.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000How Much Does Pet Insurance Cost? Average Premiums and Claimshttps://pawmultiverse.com/how-much-does-pet-insurance-cost/https://pawmultiverse.com/how-much-does-pet-insurance-cost/NAPHIA: the average US accident and illness policy cost $62.44 a month for a dog and $32.21 for a cat (2024 data). ABI: UK insurers paid a record £1.23 billion in 2024, with an average claim of £685.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Great Dane Breed Guide: Size, Lifespan, Health Problems and Costshttps://pawmultiverse.com/great-dane-breed/https://pawmultiverse.com/great-dane-breed/Great Dane: PDSA figures for size, lifespan (under 10 years), health problems to watch, exercise, grooming and cost, with the questions owners ask.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Dog Vomiting: When to Worry and When to Call the Vethttps://pawmultiverse.com/dog-vomiting-when-to-worry/https://pawmultiverse.com/dog-vomiting-when-to-worry/PDSA: phone your vet immediately for blood in vomit, retching with nothing coming up or a bloated belly. The red flags, vomiting versus regurgitation, and when a single episode may not need a call.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Dog Teeth Cleaning: What Happens and Why Vets Use Anaesthesiahttps://pawmultiverse.com/dog-teeth-cleaning-under-anaesthesia/https://pawmultiverse.com/dog-teeth-cleaning-under-anaesthesia/AAHA: by three years old most dogs and cats have some periodontal disease. Why US veterinary bodies say a proper cleaning needs general anaesthesia, what it involves, and what to ask before you book.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Dog Diarrhoea: When to See a Vet (and When It Can Wait)https://pawmultiverse.com/dog-diarrhoea-when-to-see-a-vet/https://pawmultiverse.com/dog-diarrhoea-when-to-see-a-vet/PDSA: contact your vet if diarrhoea lasts over 24 hours, has blood or mucus, is watery and constant, or your dog is very young, very old, unwell, vomiting or in pain. Most mild cases settle in 24 to 48 hours.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Dog and Cat Breeds: Size, Lifespan, Health Problems and Costshttps://pawmultiverse.com/dog-and-cat-breeds/https://pawmultiverse.com/dog-and-cat-breeds/34 dog and cat breed guides: size, lifespan, health problems to watch, exercise, grooming and running costs, from PDSA and kennel club sources.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Dobermann (Doberman) Breed Guide: Size, Lifespan, Health Problems and Costshttps://pawmultiverse.com/doberman-breed/https://pawmultiverse.com/doberman-breed/Dobermann (Doberman): PDSA figures for size, lifespan (over 10 years), health problems to watch, exercise, grooming and cost, with the questions owners ask.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Devon Rex Breed Guide: Size, Lifespan, Health Problems and Costshttps://pawmultiverse.com/devon-rex-cat-breed/https://pawmultiverse.com/devon-rex-cat-breed/Devon Rex: PDSA figures for size, lifespan (12-16 years), health problems to watch, activity, grooming and cost, with the questions owners ask.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000How Much Does It Cost to Spay or Neuter a Dog or Cat? Prices and Helphttps://pawmultiverse.com/cost-to-spay-or-neuter-a-dog-or-cat/https://pawmultiverse.com/cost-to-spay-or-neuter-a-dog-or-cat/One US low-cost clinic charges $225 to $300 to neuter or spay a dog up to 100 lb and $100 to $145 for a cat. Where to find low-cost spay/neuter (ASPCA, SpayUSA) and UK neutering vouchers (Cats Protection).Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Cocker Spaniel Breed Guide: Size, Lifespan, Health Problems and Costshttps://pawmultiverse.com/cocker-spaniel-breed/https://pawmultiverse.com/cocker-spaniel-breed/Cocker Spaniel: PDSA figures for size, lifespan (over 10 years), health problems to watch, exercise, grooming and cost, with the questions owners ask.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Chihuahua Breed Guide: Size, Lifespan, Health Problems and Costshttps://pawmultiverse.com/chihuahua-breed/https://pawmultiverse.com/chihuahua-breed/Chihuahua: PDSA figures for size, lifespan (over 12 years), health problems to watch, exercise, grooming and cost, with the questions owners ask.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Breed Guide: Size, Lifespan, Health Problems and Costshttps://pawmultiverse.com/cavalier-king-charles-spaniel-breed/https://pawmultiverse.com/cavalier-king-charles-spaniel-breed/Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: PDSA figures for size, lifespan (over 12 years), health problems to watch, exercise, grooming and cost, with the questions owners ask.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Bulldog Breed Guide: Size, Lifespan, Health Problems and Costshttps://pawmultiverse.com/bulldog-breed/https://pawmultiverse.com/bulldog-breed/Bulldog: PDSA figures for size, lifespan (under 10 years), health problems to watch, exercise, grooming and cost, with the questions owners ask.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000British Shorthair Breed Guide: Size, Lifespan, Health Problems and Costshttps://pawmultiverse.com/british-shorthair-cat-breed/https://pawmultiverse.com/british-shorthair-cat-breed/British Shorthair: PDSA figures for size, lifespan (14-18 years), health problems to watch, activity, grooming and cost, with the questions owners ask.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Boxer Breed Guide: Size, Lifespan, Health Problems and Costshttps://pawmultiverse.com/boxer-breed/https://pawmultiverse.com/boxer-breed/Boxer: PDSA figures for size, lifespan (over 10 years), health problems to watch, exercise, grooming and cost, with the questions owners ask.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Border Collie Breed Guide: Size, Lifespan, Health Problems and Costshttps://pawmultiverse.com/border-collie-breed/https://pawmultiverse.com/border-collie-breed/Border Collie: PDSA figures for size, lifespan (over 12 years), health problems to watch, exercise, grooming and cost, with the questions owners ask.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Bloat (GDV) in Dogs: Signs, Which Dogs Are at Risk, What to Dohttps://pawmultiverse.com/bloat-gdv-in-dogs/https://pawmultiverse.com/bloat-gdv-in-dogs/Bloat with a twisted stomach (GDV) is a fast, life-threatening emergency. The American College of Veterinary Surgeons lists the signs, the dogs most at risk, and why a vet must see the dog immediately.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Bernese Mountain Dog Breed Guide: Size, Lifespan, Health Problems and Costshttps://pawmultiverse.com/bernese-mountain-dog-breed/https://pawmultiverse.com/bernese-mountain-dog-breed/Bernese Mountain Dog: PDSA figures for size, lifespan (up to 10 years), health problems to watch, exercise, grooming and cost, with the questions owners ask.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000