Pet Protect Blog

It’s challenging to stop bad behaviours with a strong reward history. Sometimes these behaviours develop as your dog matures. Sometimes, it’s a single episode where your dog learns that these behaviours “work” and it’s a learned behaviour. If your dog has been getting treats off of your plate every time he whines, it could take […]

Arthritis in Cats and Dogs Osteoarthritis (Arthritis) or DJD (Degenerative Joint Disease) is a common illness normally seen in older pets. It is a chronic and degenerative joint disease that makes movement difficult and painful, due to inflammation of the joints. This condition affects the hips, elbows and knees and can be down to wear […]

What is a Husky dog? The Husky dog is a working dog breed that originated in north-eastern Siberia, Russia. The breed belongs to the Spitz genetic family. It is recognizable by its thick furred double coat, pointy ears, curled tail and distinctive markings. Is a Husky dog and a Malamute the same? Although often mistaken, […]

What is Pet Insurance? Pet insurance helps to cover the cost of vet treatment if your pet becomes ill or gets injured. It could help you cover the cost of an unexpected and potentially high vet bill. Pet insurance aims to help customers meet the cost of expensive treatments and provide your pet with the […]

The Irish Setter The Irish Setter are very distinct looking dogs. Over the years have become popular both in the show ring as well as family pets. Bred as working dogs, these setters are among the oldest of their type. Irish Setters were first bred in Ireland where they made their mark as being excellent […]

Keep your pets happy during fireworks! Fireworks – While we love the bright colors and exciting explosions, our pets become scared and stressed. Our pets usually like and live by some sort of routine and evenings are often relaxing. Loud bangs, flashes of light and horrible smells invading their home can be very upsetting. Keep […]

With Lucy’s Law coming into action in October 2018, the importance of buying a puppy from a reputable breeder is at a all time high. See below our top tips to finding and spotting a reputable breeder: Word of Mouth Have you been recommended the breeder by a friend? Or has this breeder been mentioned […]

The Russian Blue Cat The Russian Blue is well known and hugely popular, and with their distinctive profile, it’s hard not to be memorized by them. Russian Blues are the perfect pet for households with their playful disposition and intelligent nature. Find out more below about the breed: Care and Characteristics The Russian Blue is […]

The Shih Tzu These adorable ‘little lions’ are great for companionship because of their love for people. They may be tiny in size, but are big on personality, wanting nothing more than to be your best friend. These plucky dogs will most certainly follow their pet parents from room to room. The Shih Tzu are […]

Top 9 Foods that are toxic to your dog When given the chance, our four legged friends will try and get their paws on some tasty treats. But not all everyday food and drink are safe for your dog to consume. Some foods can have severe side effects for your pooch. See below the 9 […]