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 treats you can give your pets this Christmas!
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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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Is your dog stressed? How to spot the signs and support your pet.
We all understand stress on a personal level with many of us experiencing stress to some degree on a daily basis. Stress can be caused by a new job, work pressures, a change in routine and many other situations that can trigger anxiety. It’s not just us that experience feelings of stress, however, as our …
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Separation anxiety in dogs – how you can help your beloved pet!
Whether your dog is only a few months old or a few years old, if it is struggling with separation anxiety, it is probably causing you some anxiety too. Rest assured, you are not alone! Almost every dog owner has experienced a time in their dog’s life where their fluffy friend has struggled being left …
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The Benefits Of A Dog-Friendly Office & Top Tips!
The Pooch Positive Invitation to Work Is your dog suffering from a case of separation anxiety? You’re not alone. With life returning to ‘normal’ many dogs and lockdown puppies are experiencing stress and anxiety as their owners return to the office – but, what about bringing your dog with you? We discuss the benefits of …
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Common eye health problems in dogs and the signs
Whether you’re a new dog owner or have had pooches for years, it is likely that you think a lot about the health of your beloved furry friend. Making sure they get the right amount of exercise and the best quality food is, obviously, right at the top of your list but what about their …
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