Middle age, senior and geriatric are some of the terms we use to categorise pets, why is that important? Middle-aged dogs are more vulnerable or at risk for age-related health problems. Getting in early can help prevent chronic disease or slow it down. Apart from large breed dogs, most dogs reach middle age by 7 …
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How Old is Your Dog?
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The Queen and her Corgi’s
It should come as no surprise that the Queen loves all animals. But why does she adore the Pembroke Welsh Corgi breed so much? We all find comfort in the companionship of a dog so we thought it would be a rather relevant time to take a deeper look into the Her Majesty’s relationship with …
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Ethical Award Certificate granted for another year
Broadreach Nature, our multi award-winning brand providing pet owners with ethically sourced and natural pet supplements, health treats and chews, has been awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Ethical Company Organisation for 2022! Since 2002, the Ethical Company Organisation has provided ethical research information and brand comparison tables on thousands of companies & brands, promoting positive …
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Dogs are great for our mental health
They say that a dog is a man or woman’s best friend. And this is especially true when looking at the benefits of pets for our mental health. We can all admit to having some kind of mental crisis during our lives. Whether it is anxiety, stress, depression, or loneliness, we can all relate. Of …
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Itchy skin in dogs – home remedies may help!
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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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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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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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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