Top tips for keeping your cat cool in summer When the heat arrives, cats can not only feel hot and bothered – they are at more risk of potentially fatal heatstroke. Keeping feline temperatures as low as possible during the balmy summer months is vital, so here are our top tips for cool cats. Tips on …
HOW TO KEEP DOGS COOL IN THE SUMMER Keeping your dog cool in hot weather is all about being prepared and forward planning. As well as having fun when the weather gets nicer, it’s important to think about staying safe in the heat, especially for the canine members of the family. The aim is to …
Rabbit Enrichment and Behaviour In the wild, rabbits would spend their time digging, running, jumping, rearing up, hiding, eating, socialising with other rabbits (and being alone sometimes too). To allow your pet rabbits to carry out their natural behaviours they need to be given plenty to do. We call this ‘’enrichment’’. As wild rabbits would spend 80% of …
Dogs vs. Moles: Digging Season has Begun! There are many reasons that dogs dig! But ultimately it usually boils down to instinct(!) – your dog’s drive to dig can be as ingrained as barking or sniffing! And some (like my Spud here IMG_8399…!) are usually in search of small animals! Thanks to your dog’s keen sense …
Introducing your newborn baby to your cat The arrival of a new baby into the home is a very exciting time, but some cats may take a bit of time to adjust to a new arrival. Here we share some tips to help make the introduction of your baby and cat as smooth as possible. …
Dog bloat is a common condition that can be dangerous, even deadly. Dogs who have it need treatment right away. Know the signs so you can recognise when your pup needs help. What Is Dog Bloat? Bloat happens when a dog’s stomach fills with gas, food, or fluid, making it expand. The stomach puts pressure …
BENEFITS OF PUMPKIN FOR YOUR DOG Pumpkins and pumpkin seeds are healthy foods for humans, and they also have several known health benefits for dogs. Dogs can safely eat pumpkin seeds as well as cooked or raw pumpkin. It is always best to check with your veterinarian to determine a healthy percentage of pumpkin as …
Rabbit health: a guide to fly strike While we might love the long hot days of summer, they can be challenging for our long-eared friends. Flystrike is an extremely serious problem for rabbits during warmer weather. So, what do you need to know about this condition and how can you help prevent your own precious …
Moving house can be tough on us – but it’s even harder on our pets. They don’t understand why everything in their environment is changing. Moving can lead to pets going missing (in search of their previous home territory) or behavioural changes. Like the rest of us, pets need a little extra TLC at moving time. …
Steve Mann from the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers wanted to know what dogs did when left to their own devices, without the influence of their owners. So he went to Peru and watched them! He found that dogs love to use their senses so he came up with The Rucksack Walk. The Rucksack Walk …
