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VETIQ Calendar Competition – August 2026
August 2026 pet calendar competition! Summer is in full swing and our pets are making the most of the warm weather and plenty of outdoor adventures! What better time to capture those special moments and give your pet the chance to become a calendar star? So grab your...
How To Keep Pets Healthy In Winter
How to keep pets healthy in winter is a concern for loving pet parents every single year. The coming of the darker months means that health considerations should be a priority for both pet owners and their animals! Those who own pets like dogs, cats, and small animals...
Canine Arthritis: 10 Ways To Make Your Senior Pet More Comfortable
If your dog is more than seven years old, there’s a 65% chance that they have canine arthritis. However, the unfortunate reality is that it’s not only older dogs who experience the aches and pains of arthritic joints - roughly one out of every five adult dogs, no...
Fireworks Season Competition 2019: Serene-UM Giveaway
🎆 It's fireworks season... time for a giveaway!!! 🎃 Does your cat or dog get scared, stressed, or anxious during fireworks season? If so, you should enter our 2019 fireworks season competition! 9 lucky winners of this photo competition will win VetIQ Serene-UM for...
How To Toilet Train Your Puppy
How to toilet train your puppy - it sounds like a daunting process, particularly when you fixate on the lingering risks of finding an unpleasant stain on your carpet (or worse, in your bed). However, puppy housetraining doesn’t have to be the nightmare we fear it to...
August Photo Competition 2019: Serene-UM Giveaway
It’s Competition time! Does your cat or dog get stressed, or anxious? How about when they’re home alone? Or during fireworks or thunderstorms? Well we have some great news for you! 3 lucky winners of our August photo competition are going to get their hands on the...
What Causes Dog Tear Stains And How To Treat Them
The first thing to say is that dog tear stains don’t mean your dog has been crying! It’s very common for white or light-coated dogs to show this staining, and it’s also regularly seen in small and toy breeds. Now that that's out of the way, let's look at what causes...
Dog Anxiety: How To Help Your Dog To Overcome Anxiety This Summer
We all love the summer, long sunny days, warm relaxed evenings, barbecues and picnics, paddling pools and day trips to the beach … but for our canine pals, this time of year can be stressful and many experience dog anxiety during the summer months. Helping your...
Pet Travel Checklist: Perfect For Summer Travelling
We all love going on holiday! Breaking from our regular routines, soaking in the sun, relaxing, spending time and building memories with family and friends – of course, we love our holidays. But, some members of our families can find holidays particularly stressful –...
Enjoying The Summer With Small Animals!
Summer is one of the best times of year to enjoy with your hamster, gerbil, ferret, or rabbit. Plants are in bloom, the sun is warm, and the days are long—what more could we ask for?! While we long to dip our toes in the pool or pop some burgers on the grill, our...
Brown Spots On The Lawn? Here’s The Treatment!
Having brown spots on the lawn can be frustrating (we know!). Particularly when you have been waiting all winter to get your garden back, and suddenly your grass is just dead or dying. It looks terrible! There are several causes of brown spots in lawns. These include...
How To Help A Puppy Sleep At Night!
Getting a puppy can be like having a baby in the house. Puppies need to be taught where to go to the toilet, how to obey commands and that nighttime is for sleeping. It can take time, and it can be disruptive! Often we can find ourselves trying to figure out how to...
Here’s Why Your Pet Has Bad Breath
Many have wondered why their pet has bad breath. I mean, don't get me wrong, we love our pets! We love to play with them, train them, scratch them and snuggle them. And they love us back! There’s often nothing they want more than to get up close and personal to cover...
The Importance Of Good Pet Dental Hygiene
When it comes to maintaining your pet’s health and providing them with extra years of quality living, good pet dental hygiene is essential. Dental disease is one of the most common health problems affecting dogs and cats. Many vets claim that 85% of dogs over the age...
8 Tips On How To Keep Dogs Out Of Flower Beds
Spring and summer are great times of the year for every gardener. But as our flowers begin to bloom and the change in season breathes life back into our gardens, our dogs take notice too. You might get to the stage of wondering how to keep dogs out of flower beds this...
New Tropical Flavour to the Delicious Nibblots Range
Mark + Chappell are delighted to announce the addition of a new Tropical flavour to our delicious Nibblots range. Nibblots are nutritious, tasty treats with a crispy cereal shell and a soft fruity centre; full of flavour & natural goodness for your beloved small...
What You Need To Know About Seasonal Affective Disorder In Pets
When the days get shorter and the temperature starts to drop, many of us can suffer from the 'winter blues', officially known as Seasonal Affective Disorder. This condition affects countless humans, but Seasonal Affective Disorder in pets is also quite...
How Can You Tell If Your Pet Has Bad Eyesight?
How can an owner tell if their pet has bad eyesight? Most dogs experience vision loss gradually over time. Humans become more far-sighted as they age, but dogs become more near-sighted with age. For pet owners, it’s very hard to watch your beloved family pet slowly...
When Should You Neuter Your Pet?
When should you neuter your pet? Spaying and neutering are routine medical procedures that not only help to control pet overpopulation but may also prevent medical and behavioural problems from developing, allowing your pet to lead a longer, healthier and happier...
Tips For Getting A Dog To Take Medicine
Have you ever tried getting a dog to take medicine? If you have, you know how difficult it can be. Whether it’s a pill or liquid, some dogs are masters at not taking their medicine. For dogs like this, you have to be stealthy. Here are a few tips for getting your dogs...
Win a £50 rrp Hamper in our Sunnies Funnies Competition!
Our Sunny Funnies Competition is Here! Have a funny summer photo or video of your pet?! Enter our competition by heading to our pinned post on Facebook, or alternatively post on Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #sunnyfunnies for a chance to WIN in our...
Why Do Cats Not Like Water?
Why do cats not like water? Ahh, a question for the ages! Cats are funny creatures, some do like water! It is not uncommon for cats to enjoy splashing and pawing at streams of water but this probably has more to do with the play on light or shininess of the water than...
What To Do If Your Dog Is Stung – Is Giving Dogs Piriton Safe?
With the warmer weather here, people and their pets like to spend as much time together enjoying the great outdoors. However, with the hotter weather comes a lot of biting and stinging insects, which dogs often like to chase. Most dogs are curious creatures and love...
BBQ Safety Tips For Pet Owners!
The good weather is here so bring on the BBQs. Food always seems to taste better when it’s grilled; however, BBQs do pose a danger for cats and dogs. To ensure every BBQ moment you have this summer is magical, follow these simple BBQ safety tips for pet owners to make...
How To Get Your Cat Used To A Pet Carrier
How to get your cat used to a pet carrier is crucial, as your cat’s carrier is an essential part of their life. Whether you’re taking them to the vet, traveling to visit your family or friends your cat needs to learn to feel comfortable in their carrier. The best...
Ear Hygiene In Dogs – We’re All Ears!
Ear hygiene in dogs is crucial, and when it comes to the shape of dogs' ears, there are two types; the type that sticks up like the terrier or the floppy type like the spaniel. Whilst both types can be prone to infection, the floppy ears tend to be more susceptible....
5 Signs Your Dog Loves You
We love our dogs as if they are members of our families and we show them we love them in so many ways. But how do our dogs tell us they love us too? Here are 5 signs your dog loves you! 1. They are pleased to see you when you come home Dogs that have a...
What To Do About Hairballs In Rabbits!
What should owners do about hairballs in rabbits?! Like cats, rabbits are meticulous groomers and they will naturally ingest more hair through grooming but unlike cats, rabbits are not capable of vomiting. To ensure that your rabbit doesn't ingest excess...
Do I Need To Groom My Rabbit?
Do I need to groom my rabbit? Short answer - yes! Like cats, rabbits are meticulous groomers and they will naturally ingest more hair through grooming but unlike cats, rabbits are not capable of vomiting. To ensure that your rabbit doesn't ingest excess quantities of...
How To Help Your Dog Lose Weight
Is your dog carrying a little extra weight, especially after Christmas? Being overweight can have lasting consequences and studies have shown that overweight dogs are more prone to illnesses such as arthritis, breathing difficulties, heart problems and diabetes which...
What You Should Know About Christmas Plants
Planning for Christmas can often involve decking out the house with some seasonal plants and traditional Christmas accoutrements. December is the one time of year when people are more likely to bring some of the outdoors in, with Christmas trees, poinsettia plants,...
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