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  • What Does Your Catā€™s Meow Mean? Image

    What Does Your Catā€™s Meow Mean?

    27 September 2022 (Last Updated: 29 February 2024) - by Sam Jones (Guest Author) in Cats

    Every cat owner knows that their feline companion will find ways to let them know what they want. Many cats will use physical cues in order to get the attention of a human, such as nudging with the head or batting with a paw. However, some cats do not like being touched and will rely on using their voice. Even the least tactile cat will vocalise in...

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  • How To Care For Your Cat In Hot Weather: 10 Tips Image

    How To Care For Your Cat In Hot Weather: 10 Tips

    4 August 2022 (Last Updated: 29 February 2024) - by Tuxedo-Cat (Guest Author) in Cats

    Cats are sensitive to the heat and often struggle to keep cool as temperatures rise. Although cats will often seek out shade themselves, there are some simple things you can do to help them including offering fresh water regularly, creating cool spots for them to relax, and even applying pet-friendly suncream to their ears and noses. Below are 10...

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    Easy dental care for cats

    11 February 2022 (Last Updated: 21 February 2024) - by in Cats

    “Cats” and “dental care” are not words you often see together, probably because cats are not the easiest customers when it comes to routinely brushing their teeth or checking the health of their gums. The thought of prizing your cat’s mouth open, even for a second, is enough to fill anyone with dread, which means many...

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    The importance of choosing a senior diet for elderly pets

    29 May 2020 (Last Updated: 29 May 2020) - by Cat Henstridge BVSc MRCVS (Guest Author) in Cats

    Making sure our pets have the correct nutrition throughout their lives is extremely important, especially as they get older. A properly balanced diet tailored to their needs will help to ensure that they continue to thrive as they progress through their twilight years. As our dogs age they tend to gain fat but lose muscle and overall are prone to o...

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    Keeping your cat safe & warm this winter

    16 January 2020 (Last Updated: 19 January 2024) - by in Cats

    In spite of their thick, fluffy coats, winter weather can leave cats really feeling the cold. This might strike you as unlikely as most cats will venture outside in all weathers, but sometimes they do need special attention paying at this time of year. You could say this is more of a problem for outdoor cats and, when it comes to experiencing wind...

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    Does my cat need a supplement?

    12 November 2019 (Last Updated: 21 July 2022) - by in Cats

    There’s a good chance that you or someone you know takes a daily supplement or multivitamin. But what about our cats? If we’re already feeding them a ‘balanced and complete’ diet, are supplements a necessary addition? In short, they can be! If your cat has a health condition that your vet believes may benefit from additional...

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    Winter Coat Care For Cats

    21 October 2019 (Last Updated: 20 May 2022) - by in Cats

    As we move towards winter, you may notice your outdoor cat looking a bit more bedraggled than usual when they return from their daily adventures. As the weather deteriorates and they’re subjected to wind, rain, muddy conditions and even snow, their skin and coats are likely to need a little extra TLC. Likewise, for indoor-only cats, changing...

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    Is your cat the perfect weight?

    16 September 2019 (Last Updated: 11 January 2022) - by in Cats

    To keep your cat happy and healthy, it’s a good idea to check on their weight every so often. It can sometimes be difficult to judge whether they’re a healthy weight just by eye alone, especially if they are long-coated. Being more hands-on will help you notice a problem, so here are our top tips for what to look (and feel) for: Ribs &n...

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    Managing a cat with a chronic illness

    10 September 2019 (Last Updated: 8 May 2020) - by in Cats

    Having a cat with a chronic illness can have a major impact, both emotionally and financially. Especially if that illness necessitates ongoing health care and medication, you might be left wondering how you will cope. Following a diagnosis, it can be troubling picturing a future in which your beloved feline is in and out of the vets, having regular...

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    Pros & cons of neutering your kitten

    16 July 2019 (Last Updated: 7 May 2020) - by in Cats

    Having a kitten is a fun and rewarding experience. But it does come with a lot of responsibility and decision-making. What will you feed them? Will they be allowed out when they’re old enough, or be an indoor-only cat? Will you get them neutered/spayed? The question of getting your cat ‘fixed’ is a big one and one that can’t...

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Berriewood Wholesale

Berriewood Wholesale has been working alongside VioVet to bring you a wider range of products, including prescription medications. Berriewood Wholesale has been owned and run by VioVet since 2015, and has been operating since then from the same premises in Luton, Bedfordshire.

Berriewood Wholesale has now been fully merged with VioVet. If you had an account with Berriewood Wholesale you can securely login with your same details on the VioVet website and there will be no delay or disruption to the supply of your pet products.

Thank you for being a Berriewood Wholesale customer, we are confident that you will be just as satisfied with what VioVet can offer you and your pets!

If you'd like more information about the company merge, you can read more on our blog.