Blog RSS

caring for your dog, dogs -

How to keep your dog cool during a heatwave

How to keep your dog cool during a heatwave

Despite all of the publicity surrounding the RSPCA’s ‘Dogs Die in Hot Cars’ campaign, last year there was a surge of reports of animals suffering from heat exhaustion and the charity believe that the impact of heat on dogs is still often misjudged. So we thought that whilst many of us have been enjoying this lovely mini-heatwave this spring it was worth taking a look at some of the best ways to keep your dog cool during the warmer months. Cool Dog photo by Mel Elías on Unsplash As the summer approaches, it is important to be aware of the effects of too...

Read more

cat agility, cats, dog agility, dogs -

Making an obstacle course for your pet

Making an obstacle course for your pet

At the moment many of us are only allowed outside for essential activities or exercise once a day and some dogs that are used to having several walks are only getting one. We’ve all been discovering new ways to fill our time and some of us have finally been getting round to things that we have wanted to do for ages. This week we really enjoyed reading about a lady called Joe who set up an obstacle course for her dogs and her chickens in Clacton-on-Sea. Joe is a professional dog trainer and she has wanted to set up a course...

Read more

Baking with your pets

Baking with your pets

As we enter the fourth week of lockdown here in the UK we’ve all started to notice we’ve been getting some new habits – from taking online classes to baking, we have all been discovering lots of novel ways to entertain ourselves (and our pets) during this difficult time. Picking up on this, last week Battersea Dogs Home decided to combine some of the nation’s new favourite hobbies by launching a series of free online classes that teach you how to bake for your pets. Dog Cake - Picture by Battersea The classes use ingredients that are easily accessible and...

Read more

Taking your pet to the vet during lockdown

Taking your pet to the vet during lockdown

As we continue to adjust to the ‘new normal’ whilst the world battles the global Covid-19 pandemic, many UK pet owners are asking if they can still take their pets to the vet at the moment and the good news is YES YOU CAN. Although routine appointments including vaccinations and check ups have been put on hold (in the same way that dental check ups and car MOTs have been postponed) it is still possible to take your pet to the vet for emergency care if needed. Cat Photo by Devon Janse van Rensburg on Unsplash Recent guidance from the UK government states that...

Read more

dog grooming, pet grooming -

Financial support for dog groomers during Covid-19

Financial support for dog groomers during Covid-19

Our heart goes out to the pet grooming industry at this time, with some confusion as to what is available in terms of financial support for those unable to work during the Covid-19 outbreak. Unlike pet food, pet grooming is not deemed essential and dog grooming salons and mobile groomers across the country have been forced to close temporarily whilst the whole country works together to curtail the spread of the virus. But how can your businesses survive? The rules are different depending on whether you are employed, the director of a limited company or self-employed, so here we have...

Read more

Tags