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Valentine’s Day Competition – February 2021
Is your dog looking for love this Valentine’s Day? We have 3 great prize hampers to give away to the #dogs with the best dating profiles! Each hamper has everything your dog needs to be date-ready: New VETIQ Enzymatic Toothpaste with Bamboo Toothbrush...
3 Healthy Homemade Dog Treat Recipes
Reaching for the treat bag and seeing the instant excitement of your dog can put a smile on your face. You love making them happy. But dishing out tasty treats is not all about making your dog, or you for that matter, feel good. Treats can also be an...
Weight Management Tips for Dogs
As a dog owner, it’s only natural that you will want to spoil your pets from time to time. It doesn’t matter how many articles you read or what your vet says, when your pup is staring up at you with those pleading eyes, you inevitably find yourself...
2020 Pet Calendar Competition
Updated: December 2020 Is your pet simply gorgeous? Well then, it’s time to make sure that they are the face of the month for our 2021 Calendar. It's open to all pets! Each month in 2020 we’ll be running a competition to see who will be feature of the...
Dogs and fireworks – how to resolve anxiety during firework season
Updated: October 2020 Fireworks season has begun. And that means one thing for pet owners - anxiety, shaking and fear for our beloved dogs and cats. From mid October to mid November, dog and cat owners are often frustrated by the random outbreak of...
Why some dogs need space
If you see a dog with a YELLOW ribbon, bandana or similar on the leash or on the dog, this is a dog that needs some space. Please do not approach the dog, or its people, with your dog. They are indicating that their dog cannot be close to other dogs. How...
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...
Why Does My Dog Have Bad Breath? (And how to Prevent It!)
Any dog owner knows the feeling of enthusiastic, slobbery kisses from their furry loved one. But, even if your dog isn’t a licker, there’s nothing quite like the sensation of a dog panting in your face and bestowing the best of their hot, wet, often...
Puppy Teething Tips
When taking care of a growing puppy, teething can be one of the most sensitive and challenging times for both the owners and the puppy. Their newly arriving teeth are not only painful to them but can also be painful to much of your furniture, clothing...
How to Prevent Dog Separation Anxiety While You’re Getting Back To Work
For the last several months, people across the world have been to 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...
How to Keep Your Older Dog Active
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), dogs that are seven years of age or older qualify for the senior pet status. Similar to what happens to us humans, our canine friends can slow down as they age, requiring more sleep...
Does My Cat Have a Urinary Problem?
Urinary problems are fairly common amongst cats, it’s likely that your veterinarian or another cat owner has already warned you about them. So it’s important for every cat owner to take some time to educate themselves about the types of cat urinary...
Why Does My Dog Eat Poop? (What Is Coprophagia?)
Have you ever caught your dog doing the unthinkable and eating poop (their own or that of another dog)? In either case, it’s easy to feel disgusted when you see your dog engaged in such disgusting behaviour (known as coprophagia). You might take a little...
How to stop dog urine killing the grass?
Do you love keeping your lawn looking fresh and green all year round? Did your dog ruin it by leaving yellow spots and patches everywhere they pee? Well, the good news is that you don’t have to choose between your dog and the lawn! Read on to find out how...
Small Pets Competition – April 2020
We love rabbits, gerbils, guinea pigs and hamsters, do you? 3 lucky winners of this photo #competition will WIN 4 packs of VetIQ Nibblots for their small pets! PRIZES: Nibblots are delicious and healthy small animal treats that are specially...
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