Planning Holidays with your Pet

Planning Holidays with your Pet

The best boarding kennels are terrific, and the security of knowing you’re returning to a happy pet that has been well-looked after while you’re away is worth everything. For owners who would rather holiday with their animals then there are more and more options.

We’re ALL Going on a Summer Holiday

We’re ALL Going on a Summer Holiday

Travelling on holiday with your dog.
We are really pleased to see that pet-friendly hotels, campsites and holiday let cottages are on the increase.  Pubs too are waking up to the fact that the real meaning of ‘family friendly’ should include provision for its four-legged members.

Taming the Summer of '18

Taming the Summer of '18

A very ‘un’ British summer has brought Mediterranean conditions to our shores, and parasites just love them. Extreme heat and humidity make it uncomfortable for the furry members of the family, but itching is discomfort’s cherry on top leaving dogs and cats exhausted and with irritated skin.

Say NO to a Summer Flea Circus

Say NO to a Summer Flea Circus

Summer is open season for parasites; they are the inevitable cloud to summer’s silver lining. Early warmth is a wake-up call for parasites and prevention is better than cure.  So to get your pets flea and tick-proof let’s start with a closer look at ticks. Ticks love woods, fields, gardens and parks.  Exactly the sorts of places we walk our dogs in fact.

Here Comes the Sun

Here Comes the Sun

Finally summer has arrived on the coat-tails of a winter that over-stayed its welcome. With it comes every excuse to get out into the open air, explore freshly-greened spaces and enjoy the sun on your face. Some pets cope better than others with heat but most are sensible and know when to seek out a shady spot.