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Thinking of buying a dog? Some tips to help you #BePuppywise

Thinking of buying a dog? Some tips to help you #BePuppywise

The coronavirus pandemic in the UK saw many of spending a lot of time at home and re-evaluating what is important, and for many of us, this meant getting a dog. But for some folks, things didn’t always go so well. During lockdown many puppies were bought online using ‘click-and-collect’ or ‘click-and-drop’ services, Many dogs were not viewed with their parents or even seen or examined properly before being purchased and the Kennel Club reports that this system of puppy buying has become the ‘norm’ as an alarming legacy of lockdown. Last autumn they conducted their #BePuppywise survey in order to establish...

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Cool for cats – How to care for your kitty in hot weather

Cool for cats – How to care for your kitty in hot weather

We’ve spoken a lot about keeping dogs cool in the heat and spotting the signs of doggy heatstroke, but his blog isn’t just about man’s best friend. Although we tend to think of our cats as sun-worshippers who can take care of their own business better than a dog can, they may still need some help to get through those hot summer days and can get heatstroke just as easily as dog can. So this week we're talking about what to do if your moggy is feeling the heat!  unshine cat photo by Luiza-Maria Scurtu on Pexels Signs of heatstroke in cats...

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Is it really OK to let your dog hang out of your car window?

Is it really OK to let your dog hang out of your car window?

We’ve all been looking for the best ways to cool down during the recent heatwave here in the UK, and so have our dogs. And what could possibly feel better than sticking your head out of the car window, tongue lolling and ears flapping in the breeze! But did you know that if your dog is not properly restrained in your car and they cause an accident, you could get a £5,000 fine and points on your licence for causing a distraction. According to the Highway Code, drivers who do not restrain their dogs when driving could end up with...

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Taking care of your dog in the heat

Taking care of your dog in the heat

As temperatures look set to soar this weekend we are revisiting this topic again – and with some new information – to help you protect your pooch as the mercury begins to rise again here in the UK. Dogs Die on Hot Walks We are all by now aware of the brilliant work done by the RSPCA to raise awareness of the fact that Dogs Die in Hot Cars, but did you know about their new campaign? #DogsDieOnHotwalks is designed to draw attention to the fact that walking your dog during a heatwave can be a really bad idea. If...

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Keep your dog cool with a Gravitis Pool!

Keep your dog cool with a Gravitis Pool!

It’s just a couple more weeks until the school summer holidays, with lots of sunshine forecast perhaps now is a good time to think about treating your dog to one of our specially designed pet paddling pools. Small garden? No problem! The Gravitis Pet Supplies Dog Paddling Pool is available in 3 sizes so you can get one to fit even the smallest back yard, in a space less than a metre square. Our robust pools are designed especially for dogs and constructed from non-toxic, scratch resistant PVC with a reinforced, non-slip floor. The rigid side panels help the pools to...

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