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We want our homes to be safe, happy places but welcome a curious cat to the household and suddenly we need to take extra care. In this post, I will highlight common household dangers for your cat. Food We all keep food at home, so it’s worth knowing...
Doggy DNA testing is on the rise with more and more owners choosing to delve deeper into their dog’s genetic blueprint to find out breed information, screen for genetic disease and even connect with long lost doggy relatives! Breed Makeup DNA testing can tell you what breeds make up...
Being a pet owner has just become more expensive with costs increasing across the board, including pet foods and veterinary fees. A recent survey from the Dog’s Trust revealed that 48% of owners will now find it difficult to provide for their dogs, so it is not hard to see why...
A dog’s sense of smell has kept them firmly within the top ten species on the planet to own a superior snout. Unsurprisingly a human's sense of smell is pretty inferior when it comes to what we can detect with scientists estimating that a dog’s sense of smell is anywhere...
Bonfire night is fast approaching and it is quite an exciting time for some but we need to remember that some animals don’t like loud noises especially horses as they are easier to spook than other animals. This blog shares some information about how to make sure you can keep...
Humans have a long history with cats and in some ancient civilisations, such as Ancient Egypt and Rome, they were revered, even treated like gods and worshipped. Our relationship with our feline friends hasn’t always been so positive however and in many cultures they have become the subject of superstition,...
As Halloween is right around the corner, you may be adding the final touches to your costumes and your dog’s matching costume. However, it’s important to remember that not all dogs like wearing costumes and may become distressed and anxious if they are forced into them. Some people enjoy dressing...
It has been a commonly accepted “rule of paw” that one human year is equivalent to seven dog years, but recent evidence suggests that dogs are ageing much faster than this and that ‘human age’ is in fact closely linked to the size of your dog. For example, if...
Dewclaws are one of your dog’s toes and are a little bit like human thumbs in the way that they are positioned on your dog's paw, though they don't serve in quite the same way. Once upon a time our dogs’ ancestors were very nifty climbers, and they utilised these...
Cats will instinctively roam, hunt, and explore and the outside world is a place where they can indulge this natural behaviour. There are trees to climb, bugs to chase and territory to claim! However, being outside doesn’t come without risk and it is important to be aware of how you can safely...
In the UK the number of dogs being classified as obese has continued to climb, whilst poor and excessive diet is considered as a major cause, execise,or lack of it is certainly a factor for this national crisis. The PAW report identified that only 24% of dogs receive more than...
There are now an estimated 10.8 million pet cats living in the UK with felines occupying 1 in 4 UK households. This makes cats Britain’s most popular pet! It’s a growing trend that more and more cat owners are opting to keep their pet cats indoors and this number is...