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Tips For Easing Dog Joint Stiffness After Exercise
Dog joint stiffness after a long walk or an extra-boisterous play session is more common than you'd think, especially once all the excitement wears off! One minute they're tearing around the park like a puppy again; the next they're taking their time getting up off...
How To Stop Your Dog Begging For Food
You may have noticed (it’s very difficult not to!) that every meal, every snack, and every takeaway treat unfortunately involves your dog begging for food. More often than not, you’ll give into them too - how can you say no sad little doggo eyes?! Giving in, however,...
The Benefits Of Training A Dog
Regardless of your dog’s size, age, or breed, they need consistent guidance - and training a dog can feel like a daunting and intensive task, especially if you’re a new pet parent. However, training your dog can also be a deeply rewarding and fulfilling experience,...
The Best Methods For Training Your Dog
It is without a doubt that one of the most rewarding undertakings you can do as a pet parent is training your dog. While the old saying is true - that it can be challenging to teach an old dog new tricks, for pups, the task is more straightforward than you might...
VetIQ Calendar Competition – February 2023
We're back with the VetIQ calendar competition for February 2023! Love is in the air, and the calendar competition is back for February! We want to see you share the love for your pets and show us your best pet photos. The best photo will be the face of February in...
Why Is My Dog Eating Poop And How Can I Stop It?
"Why is my dog eating poop?!" - a question for the ages indeed! Dogs certainly have a lot of dirty habits, like rolling around in the dirt and chewing on a week-old bone they hid in that pile of dirt. But of all of these murky pastimes, eating poop is by far the most...
VetIQ Calendar Competition – January 2023
We're back with the VetIQ calendar competition for January 2023! Never mind blue January! The VetIQ calendar competition is back for 2023 and this January we want to see your best pet photos. The best pet photo will be the face of January in our 2024 calendar and win...
Tips For Leaving A Cat Alone At Home
Cats are independent creatures, but that doesn't mean they don't need companionship. Even the most self-sufficient cats will miss their owners when they are gone for extended periods. Leaving a cat alone at home can be a tough decision to make, but with the right...
Christmas Safety Tips For Pet Owners
Christmas is almost here, and the signs are everywhere - decorated trees, wrapped presents, and yummy food! Your pets love all these things too, but Christmas can be a dangerous time for them, and as pet parents, it's our responsibility to ensure they stay safe -...
Christmas Competition For Pets 2023
Celebrate the holidays by winning treats for your pet! Surprise! We have decided to end the year with a special bonus competition! The best photo entries will win a selection of treats for their pet – the perfect stocking filler for your furry friends. The competition...
Christmas Calendar Competition – December 2022
It's calendar competition time! The VetIQ Christmas calendar competition is back! This month we want to see your best Christmassy pet photos! The best photo will be the face of December in our 2023 calendar and win a selection of VetIQ treats!! To Enter: ...
Calendar Competition – November 2022
It's calendar competition time! The VetIQ calendar competition is back and this November we want to see your best Winter-y pet photos! The best pet photo will be the face of November in our 2023 calendar and win a selection of VetIQ treats!! To Enter: On...
What To Do When Your Dog Is Scared Of People
The first few months of a dog’s life are crucial for development. During this time, they learn about the world and form relationships with humans and other dogs. This period shapes their personality, temperament, and reactions to people, places, and situations. If...
Improve Bad Dog Breath: Tips For Better Canine Oral Hygiene
We all love our pooches very much, but let's be honest - their bad dog breath can really stink! Bad breath is a very common problem in dogs, and while dog owners generally take good care of their furry friends, canine oral hygiene is sometimes overlooked. Even if your...
Halloween Pet Calendar Competition – October 2022
It's Time To Get Spoooooky! The VetIQ calendar competition is back and this Halloween we want to see your spookiest pet photos! The best pet photo will be the face of October in our 2023 calendar and win a selection of VetIQ treats!! To Enter: On...
How To Help Your Dog Lose Weight
If you're wondering "Should my dog lose weight?" - you're not alone. Around the world, there is a growing epidemic of human obesity, with more than 1.9 billion overweight human adults. Unfortunately, as people get fatter, so too do their pets, as we share table food...
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...
Mark + Chappell is now VetIQ UK
It is with tremendous excitement that we announce that Mark + Chappell will now be going by our brand name VetIQ. Mark + Chappell was founded almost over 35 years ago in 1987 to provide high-quality pet healthcare solutions, without the need for veterinarian...
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...
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