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What to do if your dog is frightened of other dogs

What to do if your dog is frightened of other dogs

Last week on the blog we talked about how a high percentage of puppies bought in lockdown haven’t been to the park, met a child or even met people from another household due to the current coronavirus restrictions. A survey of 1,000 UK adults also revealed that some 42% of dogs acquired in lockdown are yet to be introduced to another dog - and this can lead to all sorts of problems if it is not addressed. So this week we thought we’d take a look at some of the issues arising from lack of socialisation and what you can...

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More than a third of puppies bought in lockdown haven’t been to the park

More than a third of puppies bought in lockdown haven’t been to the park

Last week a study by pet company Itch revealed that more than a third of dogs adopted by Brits during the past year have never been to the park – and some puppies haven’t even left the house. Puppy sales have been at an all-time high due to the pandemic and more people staying at home, but the restrictions of lockdown have also meant that many dogs have not been exercised or socialised in the way that they normally would have been and this could have major consequences for a whole generation of pups. The study carried out by Itch in...

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How to deal with a smelly dog

How to deal with a smelly dog

It’s true, all dogs smell. A little bit. It’s natural and it’s not realistic to think you can prevent your dog from smelling of anything at all. They need the oil that is present in their coat in order to stay healthy and you shouldn’t wash them too frequently if you want to make them smell less ‘doggy’. Older dogs and pedigree breeds tend to smell more that younger dogs or cross breed dogs, but overall, your dog shouldn’t smell so bad that it causes you problems. This could indicate that there is some sort of issue and it’s a...

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Keeping your pets warm this winter

Keeping your pets warm this winter

Although winter can be a fun time for some pets, with crips frosty mornings and lots of snuggling indoors close to a fire or radiator, for some breeds it can be tough - and sometimes problems aren't always easy to spot. So this week we've compiled a list highlighting some wintery hazards to avoid, along with some top tips to help you to keep your cat or dog warm, happy and safe during the winter months. Winter survival tips for cats  Whilst most cats prefer to stay snuggled up indoors during the winter months, they will still need to venture outside and if you cat is...

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How to keep fit with your dog during lockdown

How to keep fit with your dog during lockdown

Happy New Year from Gravitis Pet Supplies! We hope you’re having a good one so far. Did you make any resolutions to work on your fitness this year? Perhaps you want to walk more with your dog too? As you know, on the 4th of January 2021 we entered another strict lockdown in order to curb the spread of coronavirus, which could make it difficult for you to achieve you fitness goals easily. All gyms are closed and our access to outdoor facilities is restricted as the government says we can only exercise in our local area. But we may...

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