Archive for October, 2010

Pet Identification

October 31st, 2010

We all love our pets dearly and it’s hard to think of ever being parted from them. Tragically however, thousands of pets are lost every year in the UK and a large percentage never find their way back home.

Why?  Because the owners did not take a few simple steps to ID their pet.

Identifying our pets is particularly important at this time of year as noisy fireworks can frighten and bewilder cats and dogs, causing them to lose their bearings and leave familiar territory.

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Happy Halloween!

October 23rd, 2010

This week at zooplus we have a feast of Halloween special offers perfect for the spooky season!

Plus, we are giving away either 9 Trixie Choco Bones or 2 Whiskas Temptation Salmon Flavour Cat Treats (2 x 60g).

Dog Coupon Code: TRICK

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Cat Coupon Code: TREAT

Read on to find out about some of our ghoulish new toys for cats and dogs.

WARNING: Only for brave pets!

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Reducing pet hair around the home

October 22nd, 2010

It’s Halloween soon but the thing striking terror into most pet owner’s hearts is not spooky ghouls and witches, it’s the state of the carpet!

More likely than not at this time of year,  you will have a black pet dog shedding over a (formerly) cream carpet or perhaps a long-haired white cat who loves to kip on your charcoal three-piece suite.  But what can be done about it?

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Choosing a Cat Bed

October 12th, 2010

Cats love to nap. In fact, they spend 13-18 hours of every day snoozing!  If you want to convince your cat to give up that cosy piece of furniture she’s commandeered, you’re going to need a bed for your kitty which ticks all of her boxes.

Luckily zooplus has quality cat beds starting from as little as £4.99 so you won’t need to raid the other ‘kitty’ to pay for it!

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Choosing a Dog Bed

October 11th, 2010

So many beds!  But which one is right for your dog?  The sheer number and variety of different dog beds out there can be a bit bewildering but it’s really just a case of spending a few minutes to think about your dog’s individual needs, health and lifestyle.

Your dog will be spending nearly half of every day lying in his bed  (or even longer if he likes his afternoon naps!)  so it’s worth taking a bit of time to find the right one.  Read on for our guide to the different types of bed and how to get the right size for your pooch.

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HeroRATS!

October 8th, 2010

A rat could save your life?

It’s true – a team of super ‘HeroRATS’ in Mozambique have been trained to complete lifesaving missions.  Rats are able to sniff out TNT in landmines and indicate its presence to their trainers, so the mines can be uncovered and disposed of safely. The mines pose no threat to the rats as their little feet are too small to trigger an explosion.

Landmines are not just a problem for those unfortunate enough to tread on them; fear of the hidden dangers can hold back development on huge areas of land and keep whole communities from making the most of local resources.

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Royal Canin Breed Nutrition

October 6th, 2010

Tailor made health nutrition

In 2002 Royal Canin became the first pet food company to create  a ‘nutritional answer’ for a specific breed; the much-loved Yorkshire Terrier. Since then they have created special diets for many other breeds of pedigree cats and dogs. Every aspect of the feed, from kibble shape to the balance of nutrients, is carefully formulated to simultaneously enhance the unique characteristics of pedigree breeds while also addressing breed specific health problems.

Read on to find out how a Royal Canin breed diet can help your pedigree pet get the best out of life!

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Time to empty the litter box…

October 1st, 2010

It’s a dirty business!  But someone has to empty the litter box and if that person is usually you then you’ll probably want to use a cat litter that does some or all of the following:

  • eliminates odour
  • clumps effectively
  • doesn’t get tracked round the house
  • is not too dusty
  • can be flushed down the loo
  • doesn’t cost too much!

Read on to find out how zooplus can help you find the perfect cat litter and litter box for your cat…

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