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Our Favourite Animal Charities

Thinking about give a little of your ‘hard earned’ to charity? Unsure which one to choose? Here are our five favourite animal charities. RSPCA RSPCA was formed in the 1980’s with the mission to prevent the cruelty to animals. They are an independent, non-government and community based organisation with around 1000 employees and 40 different shelters. The […] Continue reading Our Favourite Animal Charities

What You Need To Know About Senior Dogs

Over the years of having a dog in our lives we build up a great relationship with them as we grow old together. As with humans, the older our fur-friend gets, the more care and attention he needs. At some point we’ll begin to notice that our dog cannot walk as fast and long as before […] Continue reading What You Need To Know About Senior Dogs

Do Dogs Feel the Cold?

Many people believe that dogs aren’t sensitive to cold weather and that they don’t mind being in a chilly climate. They think that because they have fur this will protect them from the elements, this assumption is a big mistake. Most dogs, except for some breeds which are bred for cold weather, such as the Husky and Shiba Inu, get […] Continue reading Do Dogs Feel the Cold?

10 Ways to Help Other Pets in Need

Brought to you by Pet Secure As a past or present pet owner, you know the delights and joys of pet ownership, and are likely to have a great empathy with animals.  It can be disturbing to hear the stories about dogs and cats being abandoned, treated poorly or just discarded, and sometimes we feel […] Continue reading 10 Ways to Help Other Pets in Need

4 Tips to keep your Dog Cool this Summer

With the upcoming summer months, it’s important to keep your dog cool! Below are some tips on keeping your dog cool this summer: Change your walking time. It is best to move your dog’s walking times to early mornings and late afternoons when it’s cooler outside. Also try to find a shady route to take […] Continue reading 4 Tips to keep your Dog Cool this Summer

Too Busy To Spend Time With Your Dog?

We love our pets but often we have so many other responsibilities and obligations that we just can’t afford the time we’d like to spend with our furry friends. We all know that dogs are mischievous when they are bored and left ‘home alone’. They’re also likely to bark, to let everyone know they are […] Continue reading Too Busy To Spend Time With Your Dog?

How to help your dog get a better night’s sleep

To maintain a healthy and active dog it is important to make sure your pup is getting a good night’s sleep. Just like how humans need to have a relaxing sleeping environment so do dogs. Here are tips to help your dog get a better night’s sleep: Exercise. Taking a dog for a walk a few […] Continue reading How to help your dog get a better night’s sleep

Dog Howling – A disturbance or a warning?

We often notice that dogs howl during the night rather than in the day. Is this because the surroundings are quiet or because dogs can see things that we can’t? Howling plays an important role for dogs, it is their way of communication. We’re often bothered when a dog howls because of the long continued […] Continue reading Dog Howling – A disturbance or a warning?

Should your dog sleep inside or outside?

Where to let your dog sleep is a decision that every dog owner makes individually. There is no hard and fast rule about where to let your dog sleep. As a dog owner, I let my pups sleep inside the house, and more often than not they sleep on the bed with me. Some people […] Continue reading Should your dog sleep inside or outside?

Five pet safety tips for winter

We change our routines and take extra precaution when the temperatures drop, and the same should be done for your fur-child. Here are five tips to help keep your dog safe and comfortable this winter: Do not leave pets in the car during the winter. You wouldn’t leave your pet alone in the vehicle while […] Continue reading Five pet safety tips for winter