Pets: How to look after dogs, cats, rabbits and tortoises

Pets... we love them. That means we've been pretty excited about April, as it's National Pet Month.

A. Whole. Month. Of. Pets.

One of the aims of National Pet Month is to raise awareness about how we should care for our animal friends properly, so we've spoken to some animal experts about the best ways to look after our furry, feathery or even shell-covered companions.

Puppies

Puppies are very excitable and are a lot of fun.

But there are some important things you should know when looking after them.

Kemmel and his furry Spaniel Tess visited an expert who has the facts.

Kittens

Have you ever wanted a pet kitten but weren't sure how to look after it? Lexey and her feline friend Chloe have you covered.

They got some top tips from Robin Hargreaves, a pet expert from Lancashire.

Patience is important when it comes to kittens, they like to be fussed over but not too much.

When it comes to training, treats can help a lot.

Rabbits

Vet nurse Rebecca and Snowball the rabbit are here to tell you all you need to know to make your rabbits happy at home.

Rabbits are very sociable animals and they need a friend but a vet charity called PDSA say that 54% of rabbits live alone.

Tortoises

Compared to puppies, kittens or even rabbits, tortoises are more relaxed pets. That doesn't necessarily mean they are easier to look after.

They can live longer than humans, so it's important to bear that in mind if you get one.

Daniella, a vet from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) gives five top tips for looking after tortoises.