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Flea Treatment For Dogs After Beaches & BBQs!
Nothing spoils a summer adventure faster than a scratching, uncomfortable dog. Whether you’re off to the beach or hosting a backyard BBQ, warm-weather fun often brings one unwelcome guest: fleas! That’s why flea treatment for dogs should be part of your post-trip...
Calendar Competition – September 2022
The Mark + Chappell calendar competition is back and this September we want to see your best pet photos! The best pet photo will be the face of September in our 2023 calendar and win a selection of Mark+Chappell treats!! To Enter: On Instagram To enter...
13 Tips For Puppy-Proofing Your Home
Bringing a puppy home is such an exciting and wonderful experience. But while it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and the joy, some practical considerations should be taken into account, and one of the top priorities on your list should be puppy-proofing your...
How To Recognise The Symptoms Of Dog Anxiety
Dogs are emotional creatures, and as their pet parents, we must know how to recognise the symptoms of dog anxiety. Reading your dog’s body language is the best way to understand its state of comfort. Your ability to interpret the signs of anxiety in your dog makes all...
Calendar Competition – August 2022
The Mark + Chappell calendar competition is back and this July we want to see your best pet photos! The best pet photo will be the face of August in our 2023 calendar and win a selection of Mark+Chappell treats!! To Enter: On Instagram To enter on...
8 Top Kitten Training Tips
We don’t often hear about kitten training. It is often thought that kittens cannot be trained, but this is simply not true! Yes, kittens are cute, fluffy and absolutely adorable to look at, but just like puppies, they need some guidance when it comes to good and bad...
How To Keep Dogs Cool In Summer
While this part of the world isn't always known for hot weather, we can certainly get some scorching spells from time to time. Our dogs are often outdoors a lot during the summer months, going on walks and constantly running after balls. While this is great fun for...
Calendar Competition – July 2022
The Mark + Chappell calendar competition is back and this July we want to see your best pet photos! The best pet photo will be the face of July in our 2023 calendar and win a selection of Mark+Chappell treats!! To Enter: On Instagram To enter on...
How To Stop Your Dog Shedding
We love our pooches, but let’s be honest - whether it’s barking, pooping, chewing, scratching or enduring constant dog shedding - sometimes they drive us crazy! However, most of these issues can be overcome (or at least mitigated) with the proper knowledge, tools and...
Calendar Competition – June 2022
The Mark + Chappell calendar competition is back and this June we want to see your best pet photos! The best pet photo will be the face of June in our 2023 calendar and win a selection of Mark+Chappell treats!! To Enter: On Instagram To enter on...
How To Deal With Dog Car Sickness
Summer is here at last! That means warmer weather, longer evenings, and lots of adventures — and of course, our doggies want to join in the fun! But as much as we love to bring our pooches along to the beach and picnics in the park, dog car sickness happens and can...
How To Train Your Dog To Stop Barking
Barking is a normal aspect of doggy communication, but there’s no doubt that it can be irritating for both you and your neighbours. It can also be stressful and anxiety-inducing for you when your dog has a habit of barking at the wrong times, for example when a guest...
Why Do Old Dogs Smell?
We love our dogs, and watching them grow old can be tough. We start to notice the subtle signs of ageing, like taking an extra few minutes to get moving in the morning or lagging behind us on our daily walks. Over time, they might stop responding when we call their...
Calendar Competition – May 2022
The Mark + Chappell calendar competition is back and this May we want to see your best pet photos! The best pet photo will be the face of May in our 2023 calendar and win a selection of Mark+Chappell treats!! To Enter: On Instagram To enter on Instagram,...
How Dog Urine Damages Your Grass – And How To Stop It!
At long last, the summer is here. For most of us, this means sunshine, gardening, planting flowers, cutting the grass, and all that good stuff. It also means more outdoor time for our beloved pets, from beach trips to playing fetch in the garden (and trying to steal...
Why Does My Dog’s Breath Smell?
As pet parents, we love our furry friends unconditionally. That said, however, there are certain occasions when it becomes a little difficult to give them as much affection as we’d like. A prime example of this is when your dog's breath begins to smell! Perhaps they...
Calendar Competition – April 2022
The Mark + Chappell calendar competition is back and this April we want to see your best pet photos! The best pet photo will be the face of April in our 2023 calendar and win a selection of Mark+Chappell treats!! To Enter: On Instagram To enter on...
Tips For Strengthening The Hind Legs Of Older Dogs
Ageing is inevitable in the circle of life – and our canine companions are no exception to this rule. As hard as it may be to watch our best furry friends begin to slow down with age, it is a reality many pet owners have to face. One particularly common reason for...
Calendar Competition – March 2022
The Mark + Chappell calendar competition is back and this March we want to see your best pet photos! The best pet photo will be the face of March in our 2023 calendar and win a selection of Mark+Chappell treats!! To Enter: On Instagram To enter on...
How To Stop Your Dog Digging Holes In Your Garden
After a long winter (and a tough couple of years), spring has sprung and you can feel the excitement in the air. Brighter evenings and milder temperatures mean fresh air, long walks and plenty of time spent perfecting your garden for the warmer months ahead. This will...
Calendar Competition – February 2022
The Mark + Chappell calendar competition is back and this February we want to see your best pet photos! The best pet photo will be the face of February in our 2023 calendar and win a selection of Mark+Chappell treats!! To Enter: On Instagram To enter on...
Why Is My Cat Sneezing?
Cats will often experience a random fit of sneezing, in the same way pet parents do. Whether it’s an irritant that gets up their nose, or the pollen count is sky-high, the odd sneeze here and there is nothing to be concerned about. However, if your feline friend is...
Calendar Competition – January 2022
It’s near the end of January, which means spring is in the air! We want to see your best spring-themed pet photos. The best pet photo will be the face of January in our 2023 calendar and win a selection of Mark+Chappell treats!! To Enter: On Instagram To...
Top Tips On How To Care For A Blind Dog
As pet parents, our dogs mean the world to us, and we automatically go into overdrive to protect them when any health issue arises. One such serious issue is that of canine blindness. A blind dog may be born with the condition while others develop it over time as a...
How To Stop Your Dog From Barking
There’s nothing like the feelgood factor you get from hearing your dog barking excitedly as you return home, waiting to greet you at the door. But what about when that barking goes beyond excitement at a particular situation; how do you stop your dog from barking when...
Fireworks Season Serene-UM Competition – 2021
Dog & Cat Photo Competition The leaves are turning, there's a cold bite in the air, and Autumn is well and truly underway. That can only mean one thing... fireworks season is approaching – an anxious time for many cats & dogs! In preparation for fireworks...
Why Is My Older Cat Losing Weight?
As pet parents, we are no strangers to closely monitoring meals and snacks in a bid to fend off obesity in our cats and dogs. So focused are we on this issue, that we are often taken by surprise when the opposite problem occurs, and our pets begin to lose weight with...
5 Top Tips For Keeping Your Dog’s Coat Shiny
They say that beauty comes from the inside out and this is certainly true in the canine world. Is your dog's coat shiny? If so, their overall health is likely in tip-top shape too. But what does a healthy-looking coat have to do with a dog’s general well-being? A lot!...
Trick or Treat! Halloween Competition 2021
It's Time For A Spoooky Halloween Competition! It's Halloween and there are lots of treats to be won so get your cameras ready! To get into the spirit of things, we are giving away 3 prizes to the entries with the best pet costume or the best pet trick! The winners...
Why Do My Dog’s Gums Bleed?
When our pets are under the weather, it’s an anxious time. They may be off their food or simply seem a lot quieter than their usual energetic selves. Sometimes they may show obvious signs of a problem, which can be even more worrying for us as pet parents. A common...
Help Your Pets Stay Cool This Summer!
Whilst we may be enjoying the mini heatwaves this summer with BBQs in the garden, paddling pools and cool drinks, just like us, our beloved companions are struggling to stay cool as temperatures rise. Plus, they have a coat of fur to contend with! Here are some useful...
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