How to Have a Pet-Friendly Christmas – While Christmas is an exciting time of year for the family, it can be both stressful and potentially dangerous for your pet. Follow our top tips to make sure you can have a pet friendly Christmas. Safety around Christmas decorations Candles Candles brighten many homes over Christmas, but […]
Top 7 Christmas foods you should never give your dog – Protect your pet from dangerous festive foodstuff this Christmas – Christmas can be incredibly exciting for children and adults, however it brings with it a huge increase in dangers for your pets. Copious amounts of chocolate are around at this time of year. It […]
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Can dogs catch coronavirus? The new type of coronavirus is currently being passed between humans and there is no evidence that it affects dogs. If your dog is unwell then it is very unlikely that COVID-19 is the cause of their illness, but it is still important that you contact your vet to find out […]
Fireworks are exciting and eagerly anticipated by many people, yet for the majority of pets it can be a stressful and dangerous time. Pets have no idea that it is Bonfire night, New Year or some other celebration. All they know is that the world around them has suddenly become frightening and unpredictable. This year […]
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New research has highlighted just how reliant Brits are on the emotional sup-paw-t of their pets with almost three quarters (71 per cent) saying they’ve been helped through the toughest times of their lives by their companions. The research comes as Petplan announces the launch of its annual Pet Awards to celebrate the nation’s most […]
How to have a pet-friendly Christmas: While Christmas is an exciting time of year for the family, it can be both stressful and potentially dangerous for your pet. Follow our top tips to make sure you can have a pet friendly Christmas. Candles Candles decorate many of our homes over Christmas, but wagging tails from […]
On hot days, it is extremely important to know not only how to spot the signs of heat exhaustion in your dog, but also how to prevent it happening in the first place. Imagine sitting in the beautiful sunshine on a roasting hot summer day, wearing a thick fur coat. That’s what it’s like for […]
This World Blood Donor Day (14 June) the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is celebrating the amazing cats and dogs which form part of its vital blood donor programme. These pets and their families help save and treat hundreds of pets every year by voluntarily donating their blood to be used in operations and procedures. To […]
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The health and mood boosting benefits of pets: Pets really do have some powerful health benefits, which can be both mental and physical. Caring for a cat, dog or any other animal can help relieve depression and anxiety, lower stress levels and also improve your heart health. This blog explains to you the benefits of […]
People who are strongly attached to their pets were more likely to suffer mental health problems during the Covid-19 lockdown than those who are less attached, new research from Queen’s University Belfast has revealed. In January 2021, researchers from the School of Psychology at Queen’s surveyed 143 pet owners and 103 people who did not […]
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