We may be used to our beloved pets suffering from itchy skin in the summer months with the warmer weather but when winter hits and the temperatures cool, it may come as a surprise when the itching and scratching doesn’t stop. We’re to help you understand what might be causing your pet to itch, what …
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Itchy skin in dogs – home remedies may help!
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Dogs and arthritis – how you can help!
You are probably aware of what arthritis is or at least have heard of arthritis or know of someone (a human) who has it. Our dogs are, unfortunately, not immune to arthritis either as they can get it too. We’re going to look at what arthritis is in dogs, what the signs are of arthritis …
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Top Tips for Exercising Your Dog in Winter
It’s January and, as always, it’s cold outside, and during this colder season there is always a huge temptation to stay inside and enjoy home comforts! But remember, it is very important to keep your dog happy with exercise and stimulation. Not only is it important for their cognitive behaviour but also for their joints. …
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30 Fun Facts about dogs you may or may not know
You never know when one of these questions may pop up in a quiz. We’ve listed out 30 Fun Facts About Dogs below – see how many you know and enjoy this bit of January frivolity… A dog’s nose print is unique, much like a person’s fingerprint. A dog’s nose has as many as 300 …
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Homemade dog treats (5 ingredients)
Before we get stuck in to this great recipe we would like to remind you that treats should only make up a maximum of 10% of the daily diet and fresh water should always be available. Dogs and puppies should be supervised at all times when enjoying treat or chews. It is also VERY IMPORTANT …
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What treats you can give your pets this Christmas!
As the colder weather sets in and the Christmas decorations are put up the warm and fuzzy festive feeling we all get can somewhat affect our judgement especially when it comes to treating our furry friends. We want them to enjoy the festivities as much as we do, don’t we? But it is important to …
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What cat doesn’t like a cardboard box – Carboard box recycling ideas
Everyone who owns a cat knows that if you have an empty cardboard box in your home, 9 chances out of 10 your cat will try and climb in. But before we get to some exciting ideas on how to use all of those boxes that have delivered your Christmas gifts, let’s look at why …
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Senior Cats – top tips for caring for them
Just like us our senior pets need a little more help as they get older. Nothing can be truer for our self-reliant senior cats. While they are experts on napping they are not great at communicating discomfort or asking for help. So we need to anticipate their needs. It’s never too late to make some …
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Caring for Senior Dogs with Joint Issues: Sid’s Story
As our dog’s get older and enter their senior years, it’s more important than ever that we support them, as their joints can become stiff and in need of a little extra TLC to ensure they can still live active, pain-free lives. In this blog, we’re sharing our top tips for caring for senior dogs …
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