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 Care
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...
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...
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...
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....