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Bring your dog to work day: are pets in the workplace a good idea?

Bring your dog to work day: are pets in the workplace a good idea?

June 21st is Bring Your Dog to Work Day, here in the UK. An exciting annual event celebrated in encouraging dog owners to bring their furry friends to the workplace. This day not only promotes the joy of having dogs around but also raises funds for animal charities, but is bringing a pet in the workplace always a good idea? Let’s look at the pros and cons! Six reasons why bringing your dog to work might be a good idea Stress reduction: Interacting with dogs can lower cortisol levels and reduce stress. Increased productivity: Regular breaks to walk or play...

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Summer dog grooming: Keeping your pup cool and comfortable

Summer dog grooming: Keeping your pup cool and comfortable
Some tips for maintaining a regular summer grooming routine, to help your dog stay cool, comfortable, and healthy throughout the sunny season.

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Why do cats and dogs eat grass and is it safe?

Why do cats and dogs eat grass and is it safe?

As a pet owner, you’ll know that both cats and dogs are known to chomp on a bit of grass from time to time – and sometimes throw it back up again! Leaving some of us a bit curious and concerned. That’s why this week we’re taking a look at some of the reasons that dogs and cats eat grass, whether there are any potential risks in letting them eat it and if so, how to manage them. Why does my dog eat grass? Dietary needs: Some dogs may nibble on a bit of grass to supplement their diet with...

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The Puppy Diaries – The Fourth Year

The Puppy Diaries – The Fourth Year

Welcome to the Puppy Diaries! This is our annual update on the progress of Murdock, a whippety lurcher and subject of our popular puppy diaries series that we started in 2020. Murdock turned four earlier this week and this is how he’s been doing. In our last update we talked about some of Murdock’s issues, how he was coping and what we were doing to try and improve his behaviour. So it’s really great to be able to look back and see how far he has come since then. I think when a dog reaches the age of three you automatically assume...

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Preventing and treating fleas and ticks on your pet

Preventing and treating fleas and ticks on your pet

Along with Pet First Aid Awareness Month, this April we are als0 moving into flea and tick season here in the UK. Although technically ticks can pop up all year round, they tend to become more prolific once the weather begins to warm up. And as flea season begins, if you’ve noticed your pet begin to start scratching then it’s time to act now! What can I do to prevent fleas and ticks jumping on my pet? Preventing fleas, ticks and worms in pets is crucial for their health and comfort, as these parasites can transmit diseases and cause discomfort....

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