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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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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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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Noise Phobia in Dogs
Some veterinarians or owners may use the terms Dog Noise Phobia or Dog Noise Anxiety to describe a dogs fear of loud noises and their response to them which is often linked with stress responses. You may be surprised that it can be quite common in dogs and things like fireworks, thunderstorms, revving of a car , pinging of an oven timer or …
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Help! My cat is lost – here are some steps to take to find them.
It is always important to confirm that your cat is truly lost. Remember not all cats are house cats. I have had one of each. One that would never leave the house and one that would disappear for days on end and return happy and playful each time, without a care in the world. Cats …
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