Paws-itively Perfect Easter: How to Include Your Pets in Your Easter Festivities
Easter is an egg-citing time for people all around the world. For young ones in particular the anticipation of what the Easter bunny might leave them has long been in their minds since Father Christmas came and went last December. Thankfully, this year Easter Sunday falls on March 31st, just in time for the clocks […]
Furry Finances: Global Pet Insurance Adoption Rates Revealed
The animal-human bond stretches back to ancient times, with dogs being the first animal to be domesticated by humans some 30,000 years ago. In the present day, many animals provide more than just a working function in people’s everyday lives – from companionship to emotional wellbeing support. As our bond with animals has deepened, that […]
Our Guide To Getting Your Pet Neutered
As a pet owner, one of the things you’ll have to think about at some point is whether to neuter your pet. But why does it need to be done? And what does it involve? We’ve put together a quick guide to getting your pet neutered that will hopefully make the whole process a bit […]
Can Dogs Eat Sweetcorn – Why Corn On The Cob Shouldn’t Be A Dog’s Dinner
Most dog parents will be familiar with the following scenario; you sit down to your Sunday roast and suddenly get the feeling that you’re being watched. The big eyes, the paw on your knee, maybe a little whimper, how can you ignore that? While it might be tempting to let your little furry friend share […]
Remember Remember – Keeping Pets Calm During Fireworks
It’s the time of year when the nights are drawing in, there’s a chill in the air and the shops are filling up with pumpkins and ghosts, ready for Halloween, and we’re starting our exciting countdown to Christmas. But it’s also the time of year when pet owners worry the most about their furry friends […]
5 Easy Tricks To Teach Your Dog – Why It’s Never Too Late To Teach An Old Dog New Tricks
As any dog owner knows, it’s really important to teach your dog the basics of dog training; the classic sit, come, stay, etc. But once your pooch has mastered these, have you thought about some easy tricks to teach your dog? Often people assume their dog won’t be able to perform these tricks, but with […]
How To Teach Your Puppy To Sit
Getting a new puppy is really exciting, and you’ll be keen to head off on new adventures together. But before you can do that you need to bond with your new furry friend and build a good relationship, and one of the best ways to do that is to teach them some basic commands. Socialising […]
Avian Flu – What You Need To Know
We’ve all heard the term ‘Bird Flu’ recently in the media, and we know there’s recently been an outbreak, but what actually is bird flu, and what do we need to know? Do we need to worry about ourselves and our pets? We’ve put together a short summary. What Is It? Influenza A viruses in […]
ATOPIC DERMATITIS IN DOGS AND CATS
WHAT IS ATOPIC DERMATITIS? Atopic dermatitis is an allergic skin disease that can affect both cats and dogs. Certain breeds are more likely to get atopic dermatitis than others, such as Golden Retrievers, Bulldogs and most , but it can occur in all dogs and cats. Your pet may have an allergic reaction to something […]
COMMON INJURIES, ILLNESSES, AND CONDITIONS IN PETS
It is important that you are aware of the signs and symptoms of some of the more common injuries, illnesses, or conditions in your fur-baby, so you can take fast and appropriate action. It’s an unfortunate aspect of pet ownership but factoring in the unexpected, is crucial in caring for your four-legged friend. We’ve done […]