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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...
Why Does My Pet Eat Grass?
If you’re like most pet owners, you’ve probably noticed your cat or dog eating grass from time to time. Maybe you’ve brushed this behaviour off as a bizarre habit (it can’t have been the oddest thing your pet has done!), or maybe you’re wondering why?...
Kitten Training: What to Expect
Most pet owners know about the challenges associated with training a puppy, but cats need training too! Particularly when cats are still kittens, curious and playful little things who need guidance just like any human baby or other young animal, they...
Valentine’s Day Competition – February 2020
Is your pet looking for love this Valentine’s Day Well, we have 3 great prize hampers to give away to the pets with the best dating profiles! To Enter To enter, post your pet’s dating profile in the comments of this Facebook post, including: A picture of...
Are Himalayan Salt Lamps Dangerous For Pets?
Over recent years, Himalayan salt lamps have grown in popularity. This is largely down to their reported health benefits which include increased blood flow and improved sleep. They even supposedly help with allergies and breathing difficulties as well...
Why Does My Dog Have Dry or Itchy Skin?
At some point in your life, you’ve probably experienced a bout of dryness, flakiness, or itching, but did you know that humans aren’t the only ones who can struggle with dry skin? Beneath their thick fur coats, your dogs have skin that’s not too...
Cute Kitty Competition January 2020
Updated: Competition is now closed. How much do you love your kitty? 😻 Well 5 lucky winners of this photo competition will be in with a chance to win 3 packs of Feline Happy treats for their cats or kittens! Prizes: Feline Happy are...
How to Make Your Dog’s Coat Shiny
There’s nothing quite like a handsome, shiny coat as a symbol of good canine health. However, it can be quite the chore to keep your dog’s fur bright and silky smooth! If it seems like your dog’s coat is always dull and you’re fighting an uphill battle,...
Pets Are for Life, Not Just for Christmas
With Christmas Day inching closer and closer, families across the UK and Ireland are readying their presents and planning surprises that will brighten the lives of their loved ones. In their search for the ultimate gift, some of these families will make...
7 Great Ideas to Pamper Your Pet This Christmas
Many people use the festive season as an excuse to pamper themselves and their loved ones as they embrace holidays from work, opportunities for gift-giving, and excuses to eat loads of their favourite foods. More often than not, family pets aren’t...
Christmas Foods That Are Poisonous for Your Pets
Christmas is almost here! Busy shopping centres, colourful lights draped over bushes and wrapped around tree trunks, Christmas music galore, and, of course, all the festive food and drink that comes with the holiday. When most of us think Christmas, our...
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