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Six Helpful Tips For Preventing Dog Anxiety At Christmas
Christmas is widely celebrated as a time of joy and excitement for many of us. However, this festive period can be quite overwhelming for our canine companions. The hustle and bustle of family gatherings, the constant noise, and the break from routine can lead to...
Christmas Dinner For Your Dog!
With the festive season upon us, it’s time to celebrate some of the most important things in life: family, friends, and of course, food! Christmas provides a wonderful opportunity for all the family to come together and indulge in our favourite treats, and our pets...
VetIQ Calendar Competition – December 2023
Jingle all the way, it's competition time! Time to fetch some festive treats for your beloved pet! The VETIQ 2023 calendar competition is back and this December it's sprinkled with a touch of festive magic! You're in with a chance to wrap up some holiday treats for...
Why Does My Cat Constantly Meow? Understanding Cat Anxiety & Excessive Feline Vocalisation
Updated: Nov 2023 Being a cat owner often involves learning how to interpret the wide array of strange noises your feline friend makes. But when your cat's regular mews and purrs escalate into incessant meowing, it's natural to wonder, "Why does my cat...
5 Strategies To Stop Your Dog Eating Poop
Dogs engage in many behaviours that seem inexplicable to us humans, and the act of eating poop is certainly one of the most perplexing. Your initial reaction might be one of strong disgust, but it's crucial to transition from that initial shock to a state of...
VetIQ Calendar Competition – September 2023
Awesome Autumn competition time! Let's win some treats for your pet! Autumn is upon us so it's time to enter the VetIQ September 2023 calendar competition and be in with a chance to win some treats for your pet! 🙂 We want to see your best pet photos and the winner...
The Benefits Of Puppy Teething Gel
Ask any dog owner about navigating the tumultuous puppy phase, and they’ll likely highlight teething as one of the most testing challenges. Teething doesn't just cause discomfort for the young pups; it's genuinely painful and can prompt them to gnaw on virtually...
Tips To Help Reduce Dog Anxiety In Cars
While there isn't a universally applicable explanation for why some dogs find travelling stressful, various factors come into play. Some dogs may associate car rides with uncomfortable memories, such as unnerving trips to the veterinarian. Meanwhile, others might feel...
VetIQ Calendar Competition – August 2023
Time to win some treats for your pet! Summer's not done yet! It's time to enter the VetIQ August 2023 calendar competition and be in with a chance to win some treats for your pet! 🙂 We want to see your best Summer pet photos and the winner will be the face of August...
The Benefits Of Training A Dog For Its Mental And Emotional Well-Being
Dogs and their penchant for walks are as natural a combination as bread and butter. Beyond simply keeping dogs physically fit, consistent exercise also serves to invigorate their minds. What truly matters is channelling that mental stimulation in a manner that...
Is Your Dog Eating Grass? Find Out Why!
Is your dog eating grass? Let’s be honest - if you're a dog owner, there is a very good chance you've observed your beloved four-legged companion indulging in this peculiar habit! This widespread practice often leaves pet owners perplexed, prompting them to question...
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What To Do When Your Dog Is Scared Of People
The early months of a dog’s life are typically the most important in terms of its development. It is during this period that they learn about the world around them and create social relationships with humans and other dogs. This period is instrumental in shaping their...
Improve Bad Dog Breath: Tips For Better Canine Oral Hygiene
We all love our dogs very much, but let's be honest - their bad dog breath can really stink! Bad breath is a very common problem in dogs, and while dog owners generally take good care of their furry friends, canine oral hygiene is sometimes overlooked. Even if your...
Calendar Competition – November 2022
It's calendar competition time! The VetIQ calendar competition is back and this November we want to see your best Winter-y pet photos! The best pet photo will be the face of November in our 2023 calendar and win a selection of VetIQ treats!! To Enter: On...
Halloween Pet Calendar Competition – October 2022
It's Time To Get Spoooooky! The VetIQ calendar competition is back and this Halloween we want to see your spookiest pet photos! The best pet photo will be the face of October in our 2023 calendar and win a selection of VetIQ treats!! To Enter: On...
Keeping Pets Safe At Halloween
Keeping pets safe at Halloween is something we should all strive to do. As the spookiest night of the year approaches, it’s a good time for us all to be reminded of the dangers that this holiday can pose to the safety and well-being of our animals. While the Halloween...
How To Help Your Dog Lose Weight
If you're wondering "should my dog lose weight?" - you're not alone. Around the world, there is a growing epidemic of human obesity, with more than 1.9 billion overweight human adults. Unfortunately, as people get fatter, so too do their pets, as we share table food...
Mark + Chappell is now VetIQ UK
It is with tremendous excitement that we announce that Mark + Chappell will now be going by our brand name VetIQ. Mark + Chappell was founded almost over 35 years ago in 1987 to provide high quality pet healthcare solutions, without the need for veterinarian...
Calendar Competition – September 2022
The Mark + Chappell calendar competition is back and this September we want to see your best pet photos! The best pet photo will be the face of September in our 2023 calendar and win a selection of Mark+Chappell treats!! To Enter: On Instagram To enter...
13 Tips For Puppy-Proofing Your Home
Bringing a puppy home is such an exciting and wonderful experience. But while it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and the joy, there are some practical considerations that should be taken into account, and one of the top priorities on your list should be...
How To Recognise The Symptoms Of Dog Anxiety
Dogs are emotional creatures, and as their pet parents, it’s important that we know how to recognise the symptoms of dog anxiety. Reading your dog’s body language is the best way to understand its state of comfort. Your ability to interpret the signs of anxiety in...
How to Calm Dog Anxiety
There are many natural and conventional treatments to calm dog anxiety. In this article, we are going to have a look at the best choice for your pooch to smooth their anxiety and provide both them and you with some relief. Dog anxiety is real! Just like...
Calendar Competition – August 2022
The Mark + Chappell calendar competition is back and this July we want to see your best pet photos! The best pet photo will be the face of August in our 2023 calendar and win a selection of Mark+Chappell treats!! To Enter: On Instagram To enter on...
8 Top Kitten Training Tips
We don’t often hear about kitten training. It is often thought that kittens cannot be trained, but this is simply not true! Yes, kittens are cute, fluffy and absolutely adorable to look at, but just like puppies, they need some guidance when it comes to good and bad...
Calendar Competition – July 2022
The Mark + Chappell calendar competition is back and this July we want to see your best pet photos! The best pet photo will be the face of July in our 2023 calendar and win a selection of Mark+Chappell treats!! To Enter: On Instagram To enter on...
How To Keep Dogs Cool In Summer
While this part of the world isn't always known for hot weather, we can certainly get some scorching spells from time to time. Our dogs are often outdoors a lot during the summer months, going on walks and constantly running after balls. While this is great fun for...
How To Stop Your Dog Shedding
We love our pooches, but let’s be honest - whether it’s barking, pooping, chewing, scratching or enduring constant dog shedding - sometimes they drive us crazy! However, most of these issues can be overcome (or at least mitigated) with the proper knowledge, tools and...
Calendar Competition – June 2022
The Mark + Chappell calendar competition is back and this June we want to see your best pet photos! The best pet photo will be the face of June in our 2023 calendar and win a selection of Mark+Chappell treats!! To Enter: On Instagram To enter on...
How To Deal With Dog Car Sickness
Summer is here at last! That means warmer weather, longer evenings, and lots of adventures — and of course, our doggies want to join in the fun! But as much as we love to bring our pooches along to the beach and picnics in the park, they can often get car sick and it...
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