Pet Protect Blog

What is neutering? If you’re thinking about neutering your cat or dog, it’s important to understand what neutering is and the benefits. Neutering involves removing the sex organs to help prevent unwanted pregnancies, pregnancy related illness, and conditions such as testicular, ovarian, and mammary cancers. The male procedure is called castration, and the female procedure […]

Ticks can be about all year round and are more commonly found on our pets as the weather starts to get warmer. How do I protect my pets from ticks? From March to November, it is important to make sure your pet is protected with some form of tick prevention. Tick prevention can be in […]

With Easter around the corner, we’ve created some useful Easter safety tips for pets. You start to forget about the dark and cold nights and look forward to warmer weather and chocolate eggs. There are a few things to consider, make sure you keep the below out of reach: Chocolate Easter eggs Chocolate contains theobromine, […]

What can dogs eat? We’ve created a useful guide that identifies a variety of human foods that you can and cannot feed your dog. If you are ever in any doubt, always check with your vet for their advice first. Blackberries Blackberries are safe for dogs in small quantities, and you should limit your dog […]

All About Dogs. Dogs are one of the most popular pets in the world and these furry companions have been by our side for thousands of years. Dogs provide unconditional love, loyalty, and protection. As pet lovers ourselves, we thought it would be great to explore some fascinating facts and information about dogs. History of […]

Taking care of your pets can be both difficult and rewarding at the same time. You may be able to help your pet and their health and wellbeing in the future to ensure that your pets live healthy, happy, and long lives. Below are important steps you can take to provide preventive healthcare for your […]

Do you need some tips to try and help your cat and dog get along when they are together? We can see your face when you think of a cat or dog in the same room, let alone living in the same space as each other. We’ve collated a few useful tips to help you […]

Puppy Socialisation We’ve created a useful guide to help you as a pet owner understand the meaning of socialisation when it comes to welcoming a new puppy into your home. We’ve combined information from our own veterinary nurses and details from the Kennel Club to explore various tips and techniques that can help you. What […]

Christmas is a time for celebrations, catching up with family and friends, sharing presents and enjoying food. We all enjoy our favourite traditional treats and foods, and it is important to be aware of potential dangers and how to prevent any accidents when your pets are with you at Christmas. Our article helps to highlight […]

Labradors are one of most popular dog breeds in the UK. They typically live between 10 to 12 years and make great family pets that are fun, loving, gentle and kind.   Key characteristics Labradors are active animals and depending on the age of the dog require the correct levels of exercise to keep them […]