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How to handle dog attacks
23rd June, 2022
In this article, we’ll look at what steps you can take – both to avoid an attack, and to minimise the damage from one, if and when it takes place. And we’re going to look at this possibility from both perspectives: with your dog as the aggressor and the victim....
How to help a hyperactive dog
21st June, 2022
Read on as we discuss how hyperactivity develops in dogs and what you can do to help if your own pet displays this behaviour. Hyperactive canines can be unpredictable, which is why you should have third party dog insurance in place to guard against any claims....
Average pet insurance claim up 4% as treatment costs rise
20th June, 2022
Pet insurers are continuing to help owners owners keep their four-legged friends healthy, with a record £872m in claims processed last year, according to figures from the Association of British Insurers (ABI)....
Should your pet be wearing sunscreen?
16th June, 2022
Whether you love to tan or prefer the shade, most humans take precautions when the sun shines and protect our skin from burn or damage with sunscreen....
Sunglasses could be beneficial for older dogs
15th June, 2022
Now that the weather is starting to get sunnier (some of the time!), some vets have been advising that it might be beneficial for certain dogs to wear sunglasses, either to protect their eyes from the sun or to minimize irritation whilst outside....
Companionship is the top reason for getting a dog
9th June, 2022
There are so many benefits of having a dog, from their loyal friendship to helping you stay active and meeting new people while you’re out for a walk....
Growing up with a dog may help protect against Crohn’s disease
9th June, 2022
Children who grow up with a dog may have some protection later in life from a common inflammatory bowel disease known as Crohn’s disease, researchers have found....
The definitive guide to stopping your cat waking you up at night
31st May, 2022
Ever had your slumber disturbed by an insistent ‘meow’? Or been startled awake in the early hours by your kitten’s claws piercing your toes? Cats have little respect for their owners’ need for eight hours of uninterrupted shut-eye. When they want to eat, play or be cuddled, they’ll let you and your family know about it!...
How to know how far your cat wanders outside
26th May, 2022
Some days, cats disappear for hours on end and you can’t help wondering where they are. Have they gone on an adventure, following interesting smells and sounds, or are they snoozing under a nearby bush?...