Dogs

Does Your Dog Hate Thunder?

If your dog displays any of these signs when there’s rain, thunder and lightning outside, they are likely suffering from noise phobia: Panting Drooling Restless pacing Trembling Hiding away Digging, scratching or general destruction Whining Barking more than usual Increased thirst If your dog has a noise phobia, here are some useful ways of easing […]

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Top Dental Tips

Top Tips For Maintaining A Healthy Mouth Although they may be small, your pet’s teeth are more important than you might think. It can be easy to forget about your pooches’ pearly whites or your cat’s canines, and as February is Pet Dental Health Month, it’s the perfect time to look at the benefits of […]

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Pet Theft Advice

Lots of us have welcomed a furry friend into our lives in the past year. With lockdown meaning that many of us are spending more time at home, the demand for puppies and dogs has skyrocketed. Unfortunately, the popularity of pooches has led to a rise in dog theft, with thieves looking to cash in […]

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Dealing with anxiety in dogs

Did you know that nearly 80% of pets suffer with anxiety in one way or another? You might think that pet anxiety is confined to just a few nights a year, when there are fireworks or thunderstorms, but pets can suffer with anxiety all year round.  Anxiety is the psychological, physiological and altered behavioural state […]

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Stop ear cropping

Support the #CutTheCrop campaign There has been a recent rise in the number of dogs with cropped ears in the UK. Influencers and online personalities are buying dogs with cropped ears and showing them off to their millions of followers.  The recent spike in cases is cause for concern. We want to educate people about […]

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Help your puppy sleep at night

Welcoming a puppy into your home is a really special feeling. After a big first day, it’s only natural to worry about how your new pup will get on in his first night in his new home. We’ve spoken to leading animal behaviourist, Rosie Bescoby, to get the lowdown on how to get your puppy […]

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Flying your pets abroad

Flying your pets abroad can seem like a really daunting task and the preparation can seem overwhelming. There are lots of documents to fill in and regulations that you must comply to, and different countries will have their own unique entry requirements.  That’s why we’re delighted to announce that we’ve teamed up with PetAir UK, […]

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Why do dogs wag their tails?

Everyone knows that a wagging tail means a happy pooch, right? Actually, dogs wag their tails to express a range of emotions, and wagging can mean anything from anxiety to joy.  Along with body language, the tail is how dogs communicate how they’re feeling to us and other animals. Let’s take a look at what […]

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Saltwater poisoning in dogs

The seaside can be great fun for you and your dog, whether you’re going for a bracing winter walk or having a relaxing day in the shade. Spending a day at the beach with your dog is a great way to introduce them to a fun and enriching environment, but beach trips also come with unique […]

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