If you are or have been a dog owner, or owned by a dog as it sometimes feels, you will know how much a dog brings into your life – love, humour, exercise, friendship, dirt and fur… But in addition to all these, dogs also work hard to keep us safe, mobile and even alive. There are many situations ...
Based in the heart of the seafood capital of the UK in Grimsby, Sea Treats source daily Fresh fish and make Award-winning 100% Natural Fish based dog treats as well as super supplements for cats. We thought that it would be fun to have a chat with Tracy George from Sea Treats to find out a bit more ...
They are more than likely to welcome you with open arms, and will be grateful for any support you can give. There are many ways that you can support dog or animal rescue centres. It is not just a matter of giving money, though that, of course, is very welcome. Often time is just as important a ...
Facebook makes it easy for the bad rescues to hide their mess. On a daily basis there are dogs rehomed who aren’t neutered or vaccinated, not assessed or trained and often passed around endlessly as each home fails the dog, as does the rescue. As these people simply glory seek on social media as ...
Many pet insurance policies will only pay for the first 12 months of treatment for each condition, or up to a set amount for each condition. The danger with these policies is that it is all too easy to run out of time or cover limit and then you are left paying for any further treatment your ...
In fact, the study revealed that 4% of pet owners had been involved in an accident, or a near miss, as a result of their cat or dog being loose in the car. This is serious considering that in an accident, an unrestrained dog could be thrown at the heads of those in front, and also straight through ...
Whilst cost is not always uppermost in the mind of clients looking for outstanding care, we should not run away with the idea that it is completely irrelevant. There is a somewhat lazy view that assumes that pet insurance is some kind of universal panacea. Whilst it is undoubtedly better for ...
Weasel was just a normal spaniel puppy - smart, adorable and a little bit crazy! However as she reached four months old and started to grow quickly, she began to look a little bit different. One of the bones in each of Weasel’s front legs - the ulna - had stopped growing and was changing the shape ...
Moving house is not just stressful for us, it is also stressful for our pets. We’re taking them away from their safe place, from their territory and everything that’s familiar to them. In fact 48% of pet owners say that their pet experienced stress during their move. According to recent ...
For instance, recently there have been a spate of thefts as fraudsters have used online selling sites to advertise puppies for sale, asked for money in advance and never produced the puppies. This has left a number of people out of pocket, and as the money is usually requested through a Western ...
Ordering things in your mind, knowing that you have taken the decision for all the right reasons and that you have considered everything that needs to be considered can help to ensure the experience is the least traumatic for all concerned. In some cases it is obvious to the vet and pet owner that ...
Emotions such as crying and feeling low will be felt by most of us as we experience the stages of grief. Others might well become generally disinterested in life and experience a sense of isolation and anxiety. It’s also common for physical signs of fatigue, loss of appetite, headaches and ...
Diet’Dog is new in the UK after being well-established across mainland Europe for 15 years. Its natural Phyto-nutrition and Phyto-care range is a one-stop shop for all your pet’s health needs. Whether you’re looking for help with arthritis, fleas and ticks, upset tummies, dull coats, sore ...
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