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Here you will find all the latest news in the pet world, and informative blogs and guides. We hope you find them helpful.

Scared dog

Is your dog stressed when you go to the vet?

26th May, 2022

Going to the vet can be a stressful experience for dogs, a new study shows. Researchers from the University of Adelaide used heart rate monitors to see how 30 dogs of different ages and breeds reacted during a visit to the vet for a routine physical examination....

Beach dog

Top tips on keeping your older dog cool this summer

24th May, 2022

On hot sunny days, it’s not just us that get hot and bothered; our furry family feel it too. Unlike us, dogs can’t sweat through their skin like we do and so they rely on panting and releasing heat through their paw pads and nose to regulate their body temperature and keep cool....

Corgi

Popular breeds with the royal family

24th May, 2022

Just like the rest of us, the British royal family love their dogs. Once they find a breed that they bond with, they will often make sure they’ve got one, two or five, in some cases – next to them for life....

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Greyhound Kennels – Karen Farley’s story

24th May, 2022

This month Petwise Insurance features the outstanding ‘Dunrunnin Rehoming Kennels’, who are making sure these great racers can retire in style. Did you know that around 8,000 racing greyhounds retire each year and when owners are done watching them run, they are often abandoned indiscriminately?...

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New study shows average life expectancy for dogs

23rd May, 2022

How long can I expect my dog to live? While this depends on a number of factors and we can’t know the answer for sure, a new study reveals the average life expectancy for different breeds....

Office Dog

Having a dog in the office 'boosts mood'

9th May, 2022

Spending time with a dog is good for your physical and mental health — from keeping you active and lowering your blood pressure to providing you with a trusted companion....

Elderly Cat

Older cats 'left on the shelf' in adoption centres

9th May, 2022

Older cats in rescue shelters can take three times longer to find a home than kittens, says Cats Protection. Research by the charity found that over a five-year period, senior and elderly cats (over 11 years) took 3.1 times longer to home than young cats....

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Is my dog too old to have puppies?

5th May, 2022

We can all agree that puppies are simply adorable. But pregnancy carries certain health risks, especially if the pregnant pup is getting on in years. If you’re considering breeding from your older dog, or your ageing canine has become pregnant by accident, then read this helpful article. It’ll help you work out whether your dog might be too old to have puppies....

25 tips for living with an older cat

25 tips for living with an older cat

28th April, 2022

If you’re living with a marvellous older moggy, you’ll want to make their senior years as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Old age may bring more health issues for your beloved pet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t help them live life to the full....