by Aimee Hamilton | Jan 12, 2021 | Advice, Dogs, Preventative healthcare
In the last year we have seen the cost of buying a dog soar from approximately £700 to well over £2000. Is this a true rise due to a lack of puppies or are people taking advantage? Last summer it was reported there was a shortage of puppies due to COVID-19 preventing...
by Aimee Hamilton | Dec 9, 2020 | Advice, Dogs
For the destructive pet: Durable Kong toyOld cardboard containers with treats inside (so you don’t mind their need for destruction here!)Exercise days, organised events or organised with a friend for a long country walk.Sniffer dog training to tire their active minds...
by Aimee Hamilton | Dec 7, 2020 | Advice, Dogs, Preventative healthcare
With reduced daylight hours at this time of the year we may find many of our walks will be early morning or at an early dusk. The weather also lends itself to wetter, colder conditions and so our attire or, ‘wet weather gear’ as we refer to it, takes the forefront...
by Aimee Hamilton | Nov 16, 2020 | Advice, Cats, Dogs, Preventative healthcare
This year we are all faced with an uncertain winter period but those of us who are lucky enough to have pets they will provide a good focus. As the colder months progress an important topic of conversation that we find comes up with owners is osteoarthritis...
by Aimee Hamilton | Oct 26, 2020 | Advice, Cats, Dogs
The season changing can bring about a change in ourselves and, by close association with our home-dwelling fur-companions, change in them too. During this COVID time, the change in season may bring about some anxiety as we prepare to stay indoors more with darker...
by Aimee Hamilton | Oct 6, 2020 | Advice, Cats, Dogs
The last 6 months have been a difficult time for us all, having a dog or a cat no doubt, for myself included has made that slightly easier! It has given a reason to get up and get out, not to mention a very important reason for our once a day exercise that was allowed...
