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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....
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....
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....
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?...
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....
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....
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....
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
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....