Gravitis Pet Supplies Blog

December 19, 2020

Keeping your pets healthy this Christmas

The festive season can be a very exciting time for everyone – including your pets. With demand for puppies at an all-time high many of us will be spending Christmas with a dog for the first time and although it is tempting to share some Christmas treats with your pet, many of the tasty foods that we like to enjoy at Christmas can be harmful to dogs and cats. Here are a few pointers on things to avoid – and if you’re not sure whether something is safe to share, don’t do it! There are plenty of healthy treats available that...

Is it OK to dress your pet in a Christmas jumper?

The Christmas jumper has seen a surge in popularity amongst humans in recent years, but is it really appropriate to dress your dog or cat up too? Whilst it is clear that some items of pet clothing are very useful in keeping our pets warm and dry - or making them more visible in the dark, the RSPCA has expressed some concern about whether dressing pets up in human-style clothing may be cruel. Prioritise Happiness When making a decision about whether to dress your pet, you should prioritise their happiness and wellbeing - and quite often, it depends on the...

The Puppy Diaries – The Fifth Month

This is the fifth instalment of our puppy diary, featuring Murdock the lurcher puppy, with candid insights and practical tips on welcoming a dog into your home. Murdock will be seven months old in a few days’ time and this means that he is hitting the peak of adolescence. Described as the “teenage phase” puppy adolescence is characterised by increased assertiveness, rebelliousness, and momentary lapses in judgment. Murdock will be pushing his boundaries at this time as he starts to learn what is expected of him and what he can and can’t get away with! Measuring Dog Years But how can...

Why you mustn't buy a pet on Facebook

In the news this week: Animal charities are warning people to be wary of irresponsible breeders selling puppies and kittens on Facebook, due to the unprecedented demand for pets in the UK during lockdown. Facebook rules clearly state that you are not allowed to buy and sell pets on their site but an investigation by the BBC this week has found many puppies and kittens being offered for sale on the popular social media platform. Now animal charities are telling buyers to beware. Not only because it is wrong to buy a pet on Facebook, but because some of the ads could...

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November 12, 2020

How to stop your dog from whining

Dogs communicate with us in different ways, such as barking, growling or through body language - and some whine more than others. For some breeds of dog, whining it is the first thing they do in response to any situation – whether they have been left alone, they want a bit of your dinner or they would like to get on the sofa - whereas some dogs hardly whine at all. The important thing to note here is that when we say ‘stop your dog from whining’ we don’t mean how to silence your dog when they are whining – but...