Is there anything worse than a persistent itch, which grows more and more unpleasant as you scratch away at it? Imagine being a dog or cat – every inch of you is covered in thick fur, it’s hot outside, it’s hot inside and oh … you’ve got fleas, too. Sucking away at your blood, leaving […]

Why it’s so important to keep an eye on your pets during hot days. Unfortunately, glorious sunshine can have some ugly consequences if we’re not careful. At this time of year, heatstroke is more common in pets than we’d like it to be. So in order to keep them happy and healthy this summer, make […]

What is your dog trying to tell you? Our dogs often communicate using body language… but do we listen? Have a look at the examples below to see how our furry friends communicate with their owners and other dogs: When Happy or Relaxed: Let’s start with the body language dogs display when all is well. […]

The puppy-buying law changes in order to clamp down on illegal farming… Designed to clamp down hard on illegal puppy farming, new regulations on dog breeding in England will come into effect on October 1st. As of that date, any puppy breeder in England must have a license if they intend to make a profit […]

Happy Halloween! Let’s look at some ways to keep the festival of spookiness safe for our pets… For humans, Halloween is a festival of fun! We go out trick-or-treating, we go to parties or we stay home and dig into our chocolates or other sugary treats. Sadly, lots of aspects of Halloween can pose some […]

We know only too well how frightened animals can become at this time of year with some eight million of our pets now having a firework phobia. Pets exposed to bright flashes and loud noises have no understanding of what’s going on, and this can understandably upset cats, dogs and rabbits of the most relaxed […]

Unless you are planning to become a breeder, having your pet neutered is wise in order to avoid unwanted pregnancies. Even if you have an indoor pet that lacks opportunities to mate, the procedure has a variety of health benefits to be considered. Cats and rabbits can be neutered from four months old and dogs […]

What can you do to make things easier for local wildlife during the colder weather? The nights are longer, the days are colder, we’ve even had the odd dousing of frost on our lawns. It’s a good thing us and our pets have central heating to keep us cosy, not to mention a hoard of […]

We’ve got some suggestions for how to brighten up your January… your dog’s too! Christmas may be over, but things don’t have to be all doom and gloom! The cold weather can be a great opportunity for some bonding activities with your four-legged friend. Let’s have a look… Toys and treats indoors We all start […]

Are you tempted to have a litter from your bitch before neutering her? If so, here are a few things to bear in mind… Having your very own litter of puppies is certainly an experience, and you may be tempted to do so before having your bitch neutered. Whilst this can be very rewarding if […]