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Prepare your pets for Daylight Saving Time changes

Catrin George — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 14:15:48 +0000

Daylight Saving Time comes to an end on Sunday the 25th of October at 2:00 am. For most people, the extra hour gained when Daylight Saving Time ends will be a great way to catch up on sleep. But for our pets, the effects can be very different. Animals have their own circadian rhythm – a biological clock … Continued

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10 common problems cats face in autumn

Catrin George — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 14:07:12 +0000

Autumn is the season where we regain the hours that we lost in in the spring, but the days get darker earlier and the nights gets longer. Some welcome the landscapes of autumn and its changing leaves, while others long for warmer weather. Whichever season you prefer, we all have some adapting to do as … Continued

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Top 5 dog walks in and around Merseyside

Catrin George — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:20:45 +0000

Autumn has started, why not make the most of the milder weather by getting out and about on your pawstep? Here are some great dog walks to enjoy with your pooch in and around Merseyside. Sefton Park Sefton Park is a well known and much-loved park by locals thanks to its beautiful winding paths and … Continued

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Joii Pet Care: How to stop a dog from barking unnecessarily

Catrin George — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 15:28:33 +0000

Lis Oram Registered Veterinary Nurse from Joii talks about all things barking! From why dogs bark to whether you can you stop them from making so much noise. Why do dogs bark? Dogs need to bark – it’s part of who they are! Dogs bark to communicate their thoughts and feelings, to get our attention, … Continued

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Dogs eat the weirdest things

Catrin George — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:11:47 +0000

Our dogs use their mouths to explore the world around them, so it probably comes as no surprise that they sometimes end up eating things that do not belong in a canine’s diet. We asked the team at Joii Pet Care to tell us about some of the weirdest objects that their vets have successfully … Continued

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How we are supporting the UK’s retired police dogs

Catrin George — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 16:59:20 +0000

You might have already heard about a national charity set up to support serving and retired police dogs, maybe you recognise their four-legged ambassador, Finn, as one of Britain’s Got Talent finalists, or you might not know about The Thin Blue Paw Foundation at all. Whatever reason you find yourself reading this, we hope that … Continued

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Big Cats and Little Cats – a Guest Blog by Tusk

Catrin George — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 12:27:10 +0000

As Animal Friends Insurance launch their Big Cat – Little Cat campaign in support of Tusk, we look at how naming lions can help with their protection, with the CLAWS Conservancy in Botswana. Africa’s largest big cat, the lion, has been celebrated and revered throughout history for its courage and strength. Once roaming most of … Continued

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FOUR PAWS: bear rehabilitation process

Catrin George — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 13:10:27 +0000

You might have seen our call on Facebook to help us name a bear that was recently rescued by FOUR PAWS along with his friend, Anya. We were so honoured to be able to sponsor the rescue and thought that Potap deserved a new name for his new life at the sanctuary and our Facebook … Continued

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What do cats get up to while out and about?

Catrin George — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 11:08:45 +0000

With each feline companion being different to the other with individual preferences in all manner of things from where they’re touched, how their fed and what they fancy playing with. They are quite mysterious beings who live a life of their own, but do you sometimes wonder what they get up to on their adventures … Continued

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How to help your dog with back to school blues

Catrin George — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 15:18:07 +0000

Back to school season is a little different this year. The kids have been out of school for months, with parents everywhere attempting some form of homeschooling while juggling their own work. This also means our canine friends have had constant company for months on end which can make it a little harder for them … Continued

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Cycling with your dog

Catrin George — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:26:05 +0000

In April 2020, the UK saw a boom in Britons buying bikes to spend more time on two wheels during the country’s lockdown. Bikes provide hours of fun for families, offer a form of transport and are a great way to exercise. But can you take a dog with you on a bike ride, and … Continued

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All you need to know about cat boarding or catteries

Catrin George — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:02:33 +0000

While our cats might want us around 24/7 to cater to their demands and needs, life just doesn’t let us do this. Sometimes work and holidays mean that our feline friends have to spend time away from home. As much as they might want to escape for their nightly adventures, having to stay somewhere unfamiliar … Continued

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