Read our blogs and current news from around the world relating to cats and dogs!

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How to get rid of fleas on your cat or dog

8th November, 2021

Flea infestations are one of the biggest fears of any pet parent. As well as ridding your poor cat or dog of the parasites themselves, you will need to clean your entire house, otherwise they will quickly start to set up home and reproduce – and they can give you a nasty bite, too!...

Eyelash problems for dogs

5th November, 2021

We all love looking into those big puppy dog eyes, don’t we? But have you ever considered that your dog’s eyelashes could be a source of pain for your pet?...

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Top tips for our four-legged friends on Bonfire Night

1st November, 2021

Fireworks can be the cause of a lot of stress for our furry friends. Planning and following our top tips, can help firework fears become less stressful for all involved....

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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....

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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....

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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?...

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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....