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Who’s up for a cuddle? Most and least affectionate dog breeds

Who’s up for a cuddle? Most and least affectionate dog breeds

You dog’s breed can play a huge role in how sociable they are, along with their individual personality traits. Not everyone wants an affectionate dog. Sometimes those sloppy kisses or a 'shadow' pooch that follows you to the toilet can be a bit too much. Some of us prefer an aloof companion who enjoys their own company and is not desperately trying to get under your duvet or jump on your lap whilst you are driving. If that sounds like the dog, for you…read on! The 6 Most Affectionate Dog Breeds We’ll start with the most affectionate breeds, for those who...

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Antibiotics and your pet

Antibiotics and your pet

This month we’re taking a look at some of the issues surrounding our pet’s health, including the effects of antibiotics and why it is important to use them responsibly. Antibiotics are essential to treat all kinds of conditions in people and their pets, but they must be used responsibly, in order to ensure that they remain effective for when we really need them. But why is this so important? Antibiotic can cause a plethora of serious issues which could  affect everybody. If you don’t dispose of unused antibiotics appropriately, this can cause problems by damaging the environment, water quality and wildlife. And...

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What do dogs dream about? This expert claims to know!

What do dogs dream about? This expert claims to know!

The mind truly boggles at some of the things academics are looking into at Universities (and how they got funding for some their projects) and this week we were amused to read that one Professor claims to have discovered exactly what our dogs are dreaming about – and that the dreams vary depending on their breed! Pug by freestocks.org on Pexels Sweet dreams are made of this Most dog owners have experienced watching their dogs dream. Their paws and faces twitch, their eyes move rapidly under their eyelids and they let out little sleep-woofs. What are they dreaming about? The...

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Protecting your pets from mould

Protecting your pets from mould

Last year Google reported a sharp increase in searches for ‘how to get rid of mould in the home’. Searches were up by over 100% between October and November 2022 and just over 40% over the year. This suggests that many of us may be struggling more with mould in our homes due to the combined effects of especially cold wet weather and more people turning their heating down or off due to soaring energy costs. Mould in the home is known to have some serious effects on human health, so it stands to reason that it will also affect...

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Keeping your pets safe and happy at Christmas time

Keeping your pets safe and happy at Christmas time

Well, this seems to have come around very quickly this year! Yes it’s our annual post about taking care of your pets at Christmas, with a guide to what your pets should and shouldn’t eat along with some tips on keeping them safe and happy during the festive season. Although Christmas can be fun and exciting for humans and animals (Murdock the lurcher is particularly excited about his doggy advent calendar this year and comes belting down the stairs each morning to get a treat) Christmas time can also be a little bit hazardous for our pets. Many of the...

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