Cat looking at vomit on the floor while its caregiver checks what is happening.

Is it normal for a cat to vomit? Hairballs, vomiting and warning signs

November05,2026

Many people who live with cats have seen them vomit ‘from time to time’. Often, the explanation comes almost automatically:...

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Brachycephalic dog with a very short muzzle and pronounced facial features.

Extreme conformation traits in cats and dogs: when aesthetics compromise health

October07,2026

Extremely short snouts, protruding eyes, large skin folds, unusually short legs, or certain ear shapes. These are characteristics we immediately...

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Dog and cat next to a carrier and supplies prepared for a possible emergency evacuation.

Your Pet Evacuation Plan: How to Prepare for an Emergency

September23,2026

An emergency can strike when we least expect it. A wildfire that leads to an evacuation, a flood, an earthquake,...

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Spaying Female Dogs: Benefits, Risks, and the Best Time to Spay

September09,2026

Deciding whether to spay a female dog isn’t always easy. For years, it was almost automatically recommended, but today we...

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Dispositivo inteligente para monitorizar actividad y descanso de perros y gatos en Barcelona dentro de seguimiento preventivo

Pet Technology: Smart Prevention at Home

August26,2026

Preventive Veterinary Technology lets you spot changes in activity, eating habits, rest, or urination patterns before obvious symptoms appear. Devices...

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Perro paseando tranquilo por una calle de Barcelona durante un paseo urbano saludable.

Common Mistakes When Walking Your Dog in the City: How to Avoid Them and Enjoy Better Walks

August12,2026

Walking a dog is not just about letting it do its business. In a city like Barcelona, walks affect a...

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Perro en una playa durante el verano, una época en la que aumentan los riesgos de golpe de calor, deshidratación y exposición a parásitos.

Summer Risks for Cats and Dogs: Heat Stroke, Burrs, Parasites, and Prevention

July15,2026

As summer approaches, there’s an increased risk of heatstroke, fleas, parasites, insect bites, and other issues when traveling with cats...

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Perro con inflamación facial y párpados hinchados compatibles con angioedema tras una posible picadura de insecto.

Facial Swelling In Cats and Dogs: When a Sting is an Emergency

July01,2026

My pet’s face swelled up: Could it be a bug bite? A bug bite can cause anything from minor swelling...

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Perro con miedo a los petardos durante Sant Joan en Barcelona mostrando signos de ansiedad y alerta.

Fear of Firecrackers in Dogs: A Scientific Explanation (Sant Joan)

June17,2026

While many people enjoy firecrackers and fireworks during the festivities of Sant Joan, for some dogs, every explosion can feel...

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Looking for dog pools in Barcelona?

June03,2026

When the hot weather hits, our dogs suffer too. Barcelona gets very hot in the summer months, and sometimes we...

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