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As part of being a responsible cat owner, worming your cat is important to keep your cat happy and healthy. In this blog, we talk about the types of worms, symptoms and everything you need to know about worming your cat. Types of worms There are three types of worms that need to be taken […]

What is Atopic Dermatitis? Atopic Dermatitis, also known as Atopy, is a skin disease associated with allergies. It’s the dog equal to hay fever, caused by an allergic reactions that occurs by the following allergens: Pollen, grasses, weeds, trees Mould, dust, dust mites, grains Chemicals, fertilizers, wool and feathers These cause your dog to become […]

History The Labrador Retriever is popular of all pedigree breeds. Their popularity comes from their versatility as family companion, service dog, guide dog and working gundog. They were originally bred to be both a friendly companion and a useful working dog. Today’s Labrador Retriever is as good-natured and hard working as their ancestors. You see […]

History of the Turkish Angora The Turkish Angora descended from the African wildcat and are one of the ancient breeds of cat. The Turkish Angora originated from central Turkey, in the Ankara region. In 1520, a longhair, white cat went to Europe from Ankara, gaining admirers from Persia. Yet, they almost became extinct in Europe, […]

  Have you ever wondered why dogs have a tail? We have put together 12 questions and the answers to dog tails. What does it mean when a dog wags its tail? The most common misinterpretation of dogs is the myth that a dog wagging its tail is happy and friendly. While some wags do […]

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 […]