If you’re a proud pet parent and planning on visiting a new city, it’s important that you pick a destination which is pet-friendly so that both you and your furry friend can enjoy the trip. There are various factors that make a city pet-friendly, things such as pet-friendly public transport, pet-friendly eating establishments and sufficient parks […]
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Stress is something that birds are particularly vulnerable to experiencing. As a prey animal, birds have heightened senses and any changes to their surroundings and environment, loud noises and movements, can easily trigger a stress response. Due to their sensitivity to stress, shipping birds is often a significant stress-inducing event, yet it is often unavoidable. […]
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If you have looked forward to the perfect family vacation only to find out your dog is not allowed on the beach, you will undoubtedly want to plan your holidays more thoroughly in future. It is very frustrating when dogs are not allowed or welcomed in certain places but with a little research it is […]
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Training your puppy using a crate can be a great way to help encourage house training such as not chewing or eliminating inside. For some, crating may seem like an extreme measure but is not as harsh as it may first appear to be. Wild ancestors of the domesticated dog would use a den as […]
Whilst the majority of canine companions love nothing more than a road trip, there are some who dread the thought and feel very unwell on any car journey. This is the case, particularly for puppies and younger dogs. Knowing how to prevent dog car sickness will be a blessing for both you and your dog, […]
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It’s not uncommon for new puppy owners to liken the first few months of puppy ownership to that of caring for a newborn baby. Whilst, granted there are many differences between babies and puppies, there too are some similarities – establishing a routine being a fundamental one. Puppy bedtimes can prove quite the challenge to […]
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Problems with consistent dog recall is one of the most common training needs for dog owners. It is more common in certain breeds, but any dog can have difficulty with a consistent recall, especially if it not trained to do so from an early age. You’ll likely have found that in certain situations your dog […]
As a dog owner, having your dog roll in fox poo and other animal faeces can be quite an unpleasant and stinky experience! You may find yourself avoiding certain locations where you know your dog is more likely to find some, which can be quite restricting if you don’t have many suitable places for dog […]
When expecting a new baby there are many things you need to plan for and consider and this includes how it will impact your existing family members whether that be your other children or your pets. Dogs, in particular, can be sensitive to changing environments, smells and sounds and there will be lots of these […]
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Rabbits are a popular first pet for children, as they are friendly, characterful and can teach your child valuable lessons in terms of responsibility. That said, they do require daily care and as a parent, you will need to take most of the responsibility for ensuring the animal is cared for sufficiently. There is a […]
One of the real pleasures of keeping an exotic pet is knowing you can care for something that not many other pet owners have the opportunity to do. Having an exotic pet is a privilege and, for those who aren’t hamster or puppy people, there is a unique selection of animals to suit the quirkiest […]