Pet Talk

Whether you like it not, it’s that time of year again and if you’re already starting to feel the first chills of winter, then it’s likely your pet has too.

Congratulations on adopting a new family member! Giving a dog a second chance in life is a wonderful and rewarding experience, and we applaud you for getting a rescue dog.
This article aims to help you make the entry of your newly adopted dog into your life and your home as easy as possible.

We all know that dogs are social creatures and what better excuse to plan a canine get together then your best friend’s birthday?

In a dog first aid situation the number one rule is to stay calm and don’t overreact, even if your beloved fur baby becomes unconscious or cries out in pain. Easier said than done!

Pet birthday celebrations are growing in popularity and, in case you are thinking of planning a celebration for your special kitty, we’ve put together our top planning tips to make your cat’s next birthday one to remember.

Is your dog constantly itchy? Does it have bald patches or smelly skin? In this article we help you to understand everything you need to know about dog hair loss and its potential symptoms and causes, how to prevent your dog from losing its hair and dog hair loss treatment options.

Looking after a pet with a skin allergy can require a lot of time, effort and money, as well as being a big source of concern for you as an owner. Luckily, a lot of skin allergies which affect cats and dogs are quite manageable and treatable.

We know that owning a dog can get expensive. In fact, many of the people we talk to joke that raising kids can be comparable or sometimes turn out cheaper! But in all seriousness, owning a dog is a big responsibility and just like humans, dogs will fall ill at some point in their lives—it’s just inevitable.

We understand that owning a pet can get expensive. The cost of toys, food and flea medication aside, however, there will often be unforseen or unexpected costs that will arise, mostly concerning your Cat’s health.

Whether it is worth getting pet insurance is a topic that many pet owners grapple with. Pet insurance has grown hugely in popularity in the last decade, and is now very common, but even so, many dog and cat owners find it hard to decide whether pet insurance is worth taking out for their pet.

Desexing your cat or kitten is a standard routine operation where the vet removes your cat’s reproductive organs to prevent breeding and to help ensure a more stress free co-habitation between humans and their cats. Learn about cat desexing benefits, when the best time is to desex your cat and the cost implications of spaying/neutering your cat.

Adopting a new family member and welcoming them into the home can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life.