The UK spends over £4 BILLION annually on pet sitting services New interactive tool reveals stark variations in UK pet care costs Premium pet care is giving luxury services a run for their money, as new research reveals UK pet parents face costs higher than an indulgent spa day or fine dining meal for their furry friends’ overnight care.  With owners spending an average of…

Brit’s have experienced a flurry of snowfall over the weekend, but the freezing weather doesn’t stop there. Fresh weather warnings have been issued as temperatures could plummet as low as -10°C in some parts of the country. A bit of cold weather is never normally enough to put our four-legged friends off spending some time outside, but how cold is too cold when it comes to walking…

Christmas is a truly special time of the year to spend with friends, family, and loved ones — and like many pet owners out there, we consider our dogs to be all three. So, what better way to include them in the festivities than making them their very own Christmas treats?  Not only is giving your pooch their own seasonal snacks a fun way to…

As the days grow shorter and the daylight hours decrease, some dogs may show signs of low energy, changes in mood, or unusual behaviour. Although it may not be the same as we do, some dogs may mirror the symptoms of SAD seen in humans. But how can you tell if your dog is affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder? With this in mind, Sean McCormack,…

REVEALED: the crucial temperature thresholds that put dogs at risk during winter walksSmall breeds and elderly dogs face highest risk as mercury drops below freezingWarning signs of cold stress that pet owners frequently miss Vets are urging dog owners to rethink their winter walking routines as the UK faces dropping temperatures in November. With temperatures forecast close to freezing, knowing when it’s too cold to…

After a long, dry summer, many of us are looking forward to a drop in temperature, including our furry friends. But while dogs might enjoy autumnal drizzles and downpours, their owners certainly aren’t looking forward to the muddy pawprints this weather brings. Of course you’ll want your pet to have fun in the great outdoors, but it can be frustrating to say the least when…

Whilst flowers and plants can be a lovely addition to any home, adding a pop of colour and scent to a space, experts have warned that pet owners should think again before they buy certain flowers or plants to spruce up their home.  With searches for ‘what flowers are poisonous’ up by 100% in the last month alone and searches for ‘what plants are toxic’ up…