(Updated 2023) With the festive season upon us, it’s time to celebrate some of the most important things in life: family, friends, and of course, food! Christmas provides a wonderful opportunity for all the family to come together and indulge in our favourite treats,...
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Why Does My Cat Constantly Meow? Excessive Feline Vocalisation
Are you wondering "Why does my cat constantly meow?!". Well, it's called excessive feline vocalisation and it's more common than you'd think. As a cat owner, you’ll no doubt be familiar with deciphering the various sounds produced by your beloved pet. From the “I’m...
Why Some Dogs Don’t Like Hugs
The definition of the phrase “it’s a dog’s life” has become distorted in recent years. Far from enduring a difficult, unhappy existence, the vast majority of dogs that are part of a loving family lead pampered and privileged lives, with their every need catered to....
Why Does My Dog Keep Biting Its Paws? Excessive paw biting explained
Every dog is special and unique, particularly in the eyes of its adoring pet parent! From funny personality traits to little quirks, our dogs have very distinct personalities of their own and are a joy to be around as a result. However, oftentimes they can develop...
How To Resolve Pet Anxiety During Fireworks
Updated: September 2024 Fireworks season has begun. And that means one thing for pet owners – anxiety, shaking and fear for our beloved dogs and cats. From mid September onwards, dog and cat owners are often frustrated by the random outbreak of fireworks – not just on...
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...
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...
A Guide To Staycations With Your Pets
The sun is shining, your bag is packed and you’re ready to put your feet up. It can only mean one thing: holidays! With staycations still the order of the day for 2021, it’s unlikely that many of us will be heading for the airport any time soon, but there are a lot of...
Mark + Chappell Team Up With Yellow Dog™
Today, we’re proud to announce our new partnership with Yellow Dog UK™, a trusted and established UK dog charity. We believe in the message of their initiative – Some Dogs Need Space – and that safer, more enjoyable walks lead to an improved quality of life for dogs...
How To Prevent Dog Separation Anxiety While You’re Getting Back To Work
For the last several months, people across the world have been working from home. While many have found the adjustment to be challenging, one of the upsides is our dogs have been loving all the extra quality time they’re getting. But now, with COVID-19 measures...