Read our blogs and current news from around the world relating to cats and dogs!
Fireworks: How to keep your pets calm
26th October, 2021
Vets are urging owners to take steps to minimise distress for their pets ahead of traditional fireworks dates such as Halloween, Bonfire Night, Diwali and New Year’s Eve....
Purely Pets consumer poll identifies nearly half of dog owners adopt
25th October, 2021
Ahead of National Dog Adoption Day on Monday, (25 October) Purely Pets have released results of a poll showing nearly half the respondents adopted rather than purchased their pet....
Most Googled questions about dogs
20th October, 2021
While we shouldn’t take Google as gospel, it’s a resource that can educate and inform on all those weird and wonderful things that our dogs do....
How to avoid pet scams online
19th October, 2021
In this article, we’ll provide you with the best advice on how to avoid pet scams. That way, you can put all your energy into preparing for your new arrival....
What is dog agility?
13th October, 2021
Agility can be a fun, active way to improve your dog's fitness and obedience – as well as a great way for you and your pet to spend time together. But what exactly is it, and how can you get involved?...
What’s wrong with my dog’s bum?
13th October, 2021
Dog owners aren’t really a squeamish bunch! We can’t be, when we’re prepared to run around after our pets picking up their poop – we quickly become hardened to things that would have previously turned our stomachs. So, with that, it's time to discuss some common doggy bum problems....
A-Z of dog health problems - part 1
13th October, 2021
Here at Purely Pets, we’ve put together this handy A-Z of dog health problems. Part one covers ailments from A to M – everything from arthritis to mange....
The most popular dogs during lockdown
13th October, 2021
The various lockdowns of 2020-21 proved to be challenging times for so many of us. Huge numbers of Britons will have experienced some feelings of confusion, anxiety, loneliness or confinement....
Beach hazards for dogs
11th October, 2021
Everyone likes a trip to the beach, especially when our dogs come along for the ride. Beaches can be very happy places for our canine friends, with so much to explore – sea, sand, rolling dunes – and so much to do, from digging to paddling and chasing gulls along the shore....