pets

How the full moon can affect your pets behaviour

Full moons have a long history of being associated with strange behaviour. This is hardly surprising, since lunar activity has been found to impact our sleep schedule, mental health, and even our blood pressure ( Healthline ). But humans aren't the only ones who experience the effect of the full moon.

If you've noticed that your furry friend seems to act in a peculiar manner under...

Loki (The God of Mischief!) now most popular superhero universe name for dogs and cats

Ahead of the season finale of the new Disney+ TV series "Loki", being released on Wednesday 14th July at 8:00AM (BST), Animal Friends Insurance has announced that Loki is now by far and away the most popular name in the superhero universe for both dogs and cats that it insures in the UK.

Animal Friends, one of the largest pet insurers in the country, covers 2,636 dogs called Loki and...

Dog Poo Bin in a local park

The UK cities tackling dog fouling the most effectively

Picking up after your dog isn't exactly the most enjoyable chore. Let's face it — it's gross! It can be tempting to skip this task, but doing so is not only bad for the environment and public health — in many places, it's also illegal.

The research team at tails.com have done some digging to reveal which cities across the UK are doing the most to tackle dog fouling and Newcastle made...

The threat of people relinquishing their pandemic puppies

For lots of people living under COVID-19 restrictions, it suddenly seemed the perfect time to get a dog. Lots of time at home, not much else to do, so why not?

Plus, there is evidence that having a dog can improve people’s work-life balance, and they provide a reason to get outdoors, which is known to be good for mental wellbeing. There are even some claims that dogs can ‘cure’...

Pet Picnic

Seven Dog-Friendly Activities for a pooch-perfect summer!

Ready for a fun-filled summer with your dog? As well as your family, it's important to ensure your dogs are entertained, keeping active, socialising, and having fun.

Below, experts at Canine Cottages have suggested seven dog-friendly activities to help make this summer the most paw-fect one ever!

1. Meetup with fellow dog people

A meetup is a great way of meeting like-minded...

Essential tips for taking your dog on a summer staycation

It's National Pet Travel Safety Day - experts at tails.com have shared they handy guide to staying safe!

There's no doubt about it, 2021 is the year for staycations. And many of us will be taking our four-legged friend with us as we head off to UK resorts for a much-needed summer break.

It's a well-known fact that we Brits love our pets, and we like to involve them in...

Dog at BBQ

5 BBQ foods to avoid feeding your dog

Summer has finally arrived, and we aren't the only ones who have been looking forward to it! This season is one of the most fun for our furry friends — longer days mean longer walks and hot weather usually leads to some quality beach time. But the highlight of the summer for any dog is easily the tasty barbecues.

The bad news is that you may have to stop them from devouring the...

TravelSupermarket reveals 107% increase in holidaymakers looking for dog-friendly holidays in the UK

Brits are gearing up for another year of summer holidays at home – and this time, it looks like our pets will be coming along too. Data from travel comparison site TravelSupermarket reveals a 107% year-on-year increase in holidaymakers looking for dog-friendly holidays in the UK[1], suggesting our furry friends will also be enjoying a break this year.

To help plan that pet-friendly...

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