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Keep your pets cool: 3 summer dangers for cats & dogs to watch out for & avoid

May 21st, 2013

Keep cool blogtop image1. Heat Stroke

Heatstroke can be fatal if the warning signs are ignored. Cats, dogs and small pets can suffer in hot conditions; here are our top tips on spotting the signs and taking preventative measures:

Avoiding heatstroke

Unfortunately the most common cause of heatstroke in dogs is easily the most avoidable. Careless owners leaving their pets in the car is the number 1 cause of heatstroke. Even on an average summer day when the outside temperature is 22°C the temperature in a car can rocket to a stifling 47°C in less than an hour with the sun beating down.

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Getting fit for summer? Your dog could be the ideal training partner

May 17th, 2013

Dog and owner play with Trixie dog activity disc

Your dog may not be too concerned about their beach body but they can be a great help in getting you in shape for the summer! Although your dog may seem unconcerned about a few extra pounds you will want to ensure they are maintaining a good weight to avoid future health problems.

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Grain Free Foods for your Cats and Dogs

April 15th, 2013

cat and dog on the grass togetherCats and dogs are very much like humans in that some seem happy to eat anything that’s put in front of them while some are far fussier or simply have tummy problems or allergies with foods that upset them.

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Your dog’s 5 welfare needs

January 17th, 2013

Attention all dog owners!  Are you familiar with your dog’s 5 welfare needs as laid out in the 2006 Animal Welfare Act? This states that anyone responsible for a pet must pay attention to five important aspects of care: Environment, Health, Company, Behaviour and Diet.

When you adopt or buy a new puppy or adult dog, he or she is totally reliant on you to provide a safe environment, a healthy diet, daily and emergency health care, companionship, training and outlets for natural behaviours. Read on to find out what each of these means for you as a dog owner.

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Your cat’s 5 welfare needs

January 17th, 2013

Calling all cat owners!  Are you familiar with your cat’s 5 welfare needs? The 2006 Animal Welfare Act states that anyone responsible for a pet must pay attention to five important aspects of care: Environment, Health, Company, Behaviour and Diet.

When you adopt or buy a new kitten or adult cat, he or she is totally reliant on you to provide a safe environment, a healthy diet, daily and emergency health care, companionship, training and outlets for natural behaviours. Read on to find out what each of these means for you as a cat owner.

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Caring for pets in winter

December 12th, 2012

Winter has arrived! But are you and your pets ready for the long cold months ahead?  As pet owners, we have a responsibility to keep our little fur balls warm and healthy during the winter. Just as you need to watch out for dehydration and overheating in the summer, the winter brings its own risks to look out for such as hypothermia, stiff joints and dangerous deicing salts on the roads and pavements.

Take a look through our simple guide to winter pet care so you and your pets can stay warm, healthy and happy whatever the British weather throws at us.

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Helping your overweight cat lose weight with cat weight management

September 12th, 2012

Cat obesity is a common problem, an overweight cat

Whether your cat is obviously obese and struggles to fit through its cat flap, is maybe just a little bigger than she should be and you want to take action before it gets worse, or maybe she is a healthy weight and you want her to stay that way, a cat weight management plan is an important part of your responsibility to your cat.

Your cat will happily keep putting on weight but your chubby kitty doesn’t realise what effect carrying around a few extra pounds may have long term: obese cats are far more prone to arthritis and digestive problems, liver problems, heart disease and, of course, diabetes.

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Are your small pets ready for winter?

September 12th, 2012

September is an ideal time to get ahead and make sure your pet’s home is ship-shape for the winter. Many small pets are neglected during colder months, suffering in damp, drafty hutches with little bedding and no extra food. Read our autumn check-list and make sure your pets stay safe, warm and happy this winter!

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Identify and prepare a suitable sheltered location in the garden to move the hutch to once the weather turns (preferably close to the back door for your own comfort).  The open side of the hutch should face South, away from the wind.

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Burns Pet Food: The Holistic Approach

September 6th, 2012

Burns pet food is the brain child of John Burns BVMS MRCVS, a vet who advised dog owners to prepare simple home-made diets for their pets (consisting of meat or fish, brown rice and vegetables) as an alternative to the poor quality commercial dog foods he saw causing health problems.

In 1993 John took this one step further (and made life a whole lot easier for us dog owners) and set up a family run pet food business creating complete diets based on his original formula. Since then Burn’s has continued to set the standard for simple, natural nutrition you can trust.

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Introducing Royal Canin Veterinary diets

August 16th, 2012

Has your pet been recently diagnosed with an ongoing health problem?  Depending on the nature of the illness, your vet may recommend a veterinary diet as many of the most common complaints facing cats and dogs can now be managed successfully for many years with specially formulated diets.

The scientific team creating the Royal Canin Veterinary range have gone to great lengths to research the best combinations of ingredients to help control conditions such as obesity, lower urinary tract disease and arthritis.

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