More and more people are starting to struggle mentally during the COVID-19 lockdown. We’re not used to all the restrictions and new regulations, and some people are finding it hard to cope. Their owners’ higher stress levels and changes in mental health can affect some pets, too. We asked Dr Quixi Sonntag, lecturer at the […]
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Although your dog probably loves having you at home all day, it’s still important to keep to some form of routine during lockdown. Dogs are creatures of habit and, just as routines are important to children and adults for mental wellness, they are also important for our dogs. Being at home for an extended amount
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So, you’ve just brought home your new puppy and you are ready to raise him as well as you possibly can. And then, suddenly, lockdown! Unfortunately, socialisation – which is so vital for pups – can’t really happen while we’re all ‘social distancing’. However, although you cannot socialise your puppy with other dogs and humans
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Brushing your kitten’s teeth every day will prevent a build-up of plaque. If ever there was a good time to start brushing your cat’s teeth, it is now while we’re in lockdown. Dental problems can be significant in cats. They can be extremely painful and may even prevent your cat from eating, often leading to
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Nothing is ‘normal’ during lockdown – not even a visit to the vet is what it used to be. In case you’ve been wondering whether you can still go and see your vet, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind. Is it really necessary? Before even considering a vet visit,
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Your cat looks at you, wondering when you will return to wherever you normally go during the day. Instead of boring her again, why not teach her something new today? You might wonder if you can train an older cat – yes you can. Kathy Clayton, owner and head trainer of KC Dog School and
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By now, we all know the importance of a hygienic home and many people use the lockdown period to spring clean their homes. Here is a guide of what to keep in mind for the health of your family and pets. 1. Sanitise touch points Walk around the house to identify all the places where
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Staying at home with our pets during lockdown is great for some pets, but other pets might not be too happy with us being there all the time. Here are some of your pictures that you shared with us:
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Buying Christmas gifts can be so much fun. But if you’re thinking of buying a puppy or a kitten as a gift for anybody, think again – no matter how special that person is. Here are eight reasons why you should say NO to buying an animal as a gift… Financial reasons You don’t know
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You’re all hyped up and really love the idea of a new puppy in the house. But, be careful where you buy your puppy from and remember: Never, ever buy a puppy as a Christmas gift for somebody else, and never buy a puppy from a puppy farm or pet shop. This is what to
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Simon the Siberian Husky speaks of his journey to the 2019 Agility World Championships in Turku, Finland. When I was very young, a nice guy who’d been visiting me came to fetch me – my new ‘hooman’ dad, Sean. He drove me to PetFit Canine Fitness, where I saw the lady who had also been
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Be the first to see on the big screen and win tickets to the movie Playing with Fire. This movie is about a team of expert firefighters, who save three siblings in the path of an encroaching wildfire. But the team, led by Jake Carson (played by John Cena), the strait-laced fire superintendent, isn’t prepared
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