Dogs

Pawf. Charles’ Firework Tips

HOOMAN! Find out how to keep your pet comfortable and calm during the Firework festivities, courtesy of BorrowMyDoggy…  Top tips: Try to walk your dog as early as you can, before it gets dark and before any fireworks have started. When walking, keep your dog on the lead to stop them running away if they […]

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Cold Weather Care

It’s time to make sure our pets are nice and warm… Brrrr! As the temperature drops a tad closer to zero, let’s look at how to keep our furry friends nice and warm… Winter coat Treat your dog to a lovely warm coat for the winter – they’ll appreciate it, especially if they have thin […]

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Dogs

The Importance of Vaccinations

A look at what routine vaccinations and boosters cover, and why they’re so important for the welfare of our pets… Vaccinating your pets helps to keep them safe from a number of diseases and infections – some of which can be fatal. To stay safe, dogs, cats and bunnies need a primary vaccination course when […]

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Dogs

Pets 1, January Blues 0

Christmas is over, the weather is still cold and the nights are still dark, but it’s nothing your pet can’t fix… As it’s January, the month of feeling blue, we thought we’d take time to celebrate all the things our pets do for us – our minds, bodies and souls. Pets provide unconditional love That’s […]

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Dogs

Diet Time!

Did you know that in the UK, 1 in 3 cats and 1 in 4 dogs are overweight? And as so many owners think their pet’s weight is fine, the problem continues to grow. Feeding your pet a healthy, balanced diet is important to keeping them healthy, and making sure they live a long and […]

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Dogs

Stopping Alabama Rot

Staying Aware of a Very Unpleasant Disease Alabama Rot (or to use its clinical name: Cutaneous & Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy) is a very unpleasant and often fatal disease whose origins and causes remain largely unknown. Read on to learn more about identifying Alabama Rot and, most importantly, how to prevent it. History As the name […]

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Dogs

Dog-Friendly Pancakes

Treat your pooch this Pancake Day with some dog-friendly pancakes, courtesy of BorrowMyDoggy… This recipe is easy, simple and best of all… tasty! You’ll need 300g of wheat flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, The seeds from 1 vanilla pod, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon of butter500ml of buttermilk. To make your pancakes, follow the steps […]

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Dogs

Arthritis in Pets

Does your pet have arthritis? Let’s take a look at the symptoms and some common treatments… Everyone hates getting old, but at least us humans can whine and moan about it. Our poor pets can’t talk about getting old, mainly because they don’t know it’s happening to them, or what getting old is… that’s where […]

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Dogs

Coronavirus: Are Pets at Risk?

Coronavirus continues to cause upset and unrest among the human population, but does it pose a risk to our pets too? Can the virus affect pets/animals? Not at the moment. There’s very little evidence that pets can catch the disease, or that they can transmit COVID-19 between humans.  Will this always be the case? At […]

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Cats

Enrichment for Dogs and Cats

Find out how to keep your dog or cat’s mind occupied while you’re self-isolating… Games Dig out your pet’s favourite toy and get playing! This will help to strengthen the bond between you. You can also involve food, using treats as rewards to keep your pet engaged. Tricks Got some time to kill? Make the […]

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