Your First Pet Is a Big Decision That Can Change Your Life If you’ve never had a pet before but are in the market for a furry friend, you’re in for a treat. Not only will a pet enhance your life, but according to UC Berkeley, having a dog or cat may extend it. But…
Uncategorized
Different activities by dog breed
Dog owners generally walk their dogs in a similar fashion, and as such, there is no set-in-stone formula to inform exactly how often they need a walk, the type of exercise they need or how much any particular breed of dog requires. Your dog may enjoy a five minute walk around the block, or perhaps…
Interview With Zoe Blake Founder of Respect the Lead
So Zoe can you tell me a bit about yourself I started my veterinary nurse training when I was 16, qualified in 1996 and have continued in the profession ever since. I currently juggle my time between running my own business ‘The friendly pet nurse’, working night shifts at a local Orthopaedic referral centre, studying…
Pet Correctors are bad news for Dog Welfare
A can of Pet Corrector spray releases a “hiss” sounding spray of compressed air, which claims to disrupt undesirable behaviour in dogs, such as aggression, jumping up and barking. The noise claims to be comparable to the natural warning noise made by a snake or a cat and grasps the dog’s immediate attention. The ethos…
Walks with your dog in Wintry Weather
This freezing, snowy, winter weather we are experiencing just now, sometimes makes it more difficult for you to walk your dog, yet regardless of the chilly conditions, you should try and maintain an exercise routine for your pet. If your pet doesn’t have regular exercise, he won’t be able to release his pent-up energy and…
Why is it best to use a local pet sitter?
If you are planning an annual holiday, a long weekend break or just a short day trip, maybe you’re wanting to visit relatives or friends; has something unexpected cropped up, or do you have to be away from your home at short notice? One of the first things you need to consider is care for…
A Summer Guide To Grooming Your Dog
Dogs come in all kinds of different shapes and sizes, but as the weather is currently at its peak here in the UK, it’s worth knowing how often our dogs should visit the local grooming salon during the summer months. For dogs with thick or long coats, it can get particularly uncomfortable for them during…