Gravitis Pet Supplies Blog

animal behaviour, cats, Lockdown - June 5, 2020

Coping with Change – How to help your cat prepare for the end of lockdown

Last week we wrote about how coming out of lockdown could be a ‘ticking time bomb’ for dogs that have become used to having their owners at home with them. The Dogs Trust suggest that many dogs will suffer from separation anxiety once lockdown eases and people begin to return to work - and we looked at different ways to help your dog prepare for being left alone. This week the RSPCA has issued a warning that cats are also going to struggle with the changes in routine when we start getting back to work and have issued some guidelines...

Separation Anxiety – How to help your dog prepare for the end of lockdown

This week ITV reported a new aspect to he easing of lockdown that is going to affect thousands of dogs and their owners. After being used to having them at home for several months, many dogs are going to be forlorn once their owners return to work and the canine charity Dogs Trust suggest that the potential for separation anxiety in dogs is a 'ticking time bomb' that is going to cause lots of problems for pets post-lockdown. According to Dogs Trust there are an estimated 8.5 million dogs in the UK, with 24% of households owning at least one...

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May 21, 2020

How pets help your mental health

It is National Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK right now, so this week we thought we’d take a moment to look at all the ways in which our pets can help us to stay happy and healthy during these challenging times. Many of us have been spending more time with our pets than ever before and forming close bonds. Some have been finding activities to do together like walking, playing, baking or creating obstacle courses in our gardens. The comfort and companionship that we get from our pets is a fantastic way to reduce stress and anxiety and...

How to groom your dog at home

We’re now into our eighth week of lockdown in the UK and some of us are sporting some pretty dodgy home-haircuts as hairdressers and barbers remain closed across the country. But it doesn’t have to be this way for your dog. All dogs should be groomed regularly in order to remove dead hair, dandruff and dirt and prevent their coat from becoming matted. As summer approaches, dogs with thicker coats need a lot of brushing to help them shed their winter coat and make way for new growth. Some breeds also need a regular trim to help keep them healthy...

New Product: The Gravitis Pet Supplies Professional Electric Dog Grooming Table

As mentioned on the blog last week we were very excited to have this smart new item arrive in store - and today we’d like to take a moment to introduce you to our newest product in the Gravitis Pet Supplies range – the Gravitis Pet Supplies Professional Electric Dog Grooming Table. Pet groomers spoke and we listened! Although our best-selling folding dog table is very popular with mobile dog groomers, the pet salons we work with wanted something heavy duty with adjustable height – but with the same build quality as our folding table and other professional grooming tools. So...