If you’re looking to add a furry or purry friend to your home, don’t be discouraged from adopting just because someone says negative things about animal shelters. Do your research, starting with this blog in which we untangle just some of the many myths about adopting new pets instead of buying them from a breeder.
Since all dogs approach walkies in a completely different way, there are many types of dog leads for different dogs. Retractable leads are a great invention, but they have attracted controversy for not being used in the correct way. We explore the pros and cons of retractable leads and look at proper usage.
Whether you wear comfy shoes or killer heels; diamond rings or gardening gloves; whether you use Android or Apple; or you’re a cat person or a dog’s best friend – these preferences all say something about your personality. So what exactly does the type of dog you have say about you? And do you agree?
It’s easy to take it for granted that your dog loves you, but did you know that he tells you all the time? These are six of the most common signs of your dog’s love – does your dog use all of them to communicate his love for you?
Many pets LOVE a full house. Dogs who’ve been socialised around other dogs, busy kids and lots of activity can usually handle the lively buzz of the holidays. But quieter, more sensitive dogs, and especially cats, may have a harder time coping with extra humans in their space and all the additional activity that comes …
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It’s the long-awaited holiday season and everyone deserves to celebrate this year. But just because you’re toasting the year with food, dessert and good cheer, doesn’t mean you should over-indulge your furry friends. Take special care to not overfeed your pets – here’s why.
Pet grooming doesn’t have to be a difficult or time-consuming task. You can actually use this as valuable bonding time with your pet. Here we have some guidelines on what types of grooming tools you would need for your pet’s specific fur coat.
It’s nearly time for summer holidays and, after the lockdown restrictions, we know pet owners are just itching to get out and about with their furry friends. Some pets really don’t enjoy the car, so here are some tips on how to keep them calm while travelling.
We all know that dogs are the antidepressants of the pet world, but there are specific benefits of being best friends with an active breed, who lives for walkies, playtime and exercising both his body and his mind. Are you familiar with the benefits of owning an active dog?
We may look at fat cats, chubby Labbies or porky Yorkies and have a good chuckle, but overweight pets are unhealthy and their lives may be painfully shortened as a result. Here we take a difficult yet endearing look at why pets are becoming overweight and what pet owners can do about it.
