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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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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Dogs

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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