Last year, the RSPCA reported an increase of 10% in the number of complaints made of animal cruelty compared to the same period in 2009. More than 1.1 million calls were logged, 159, 686 complaints investigated and 86, 354 owners issued with advice on how to improve their animals’ welfare. Conversely, the number of animals which had to be rescued decreased in 2010. Continue reading “Animal Cruelty Complaints Continue to Rise” »
As the cost of everyday living continues to rise, people are starting to look at ways of making cutbacks in their outgoings. The animal welfare charity Blue Cross has found that tens of thousands of people are stuggling to make ends meet, with food, energy and living expenses soaring, and household incomes coming under pressure. According to the charity, more and more people are finding it difficult to meet the cost of caring for their pets. Continue reading “Pet insurance – Have you got adequate cover?” »
It is estimated that just under a third of family cats are overweight. A cat is classified as obese if it’s body weight is greater than 20% of it’s ideal weight. Like us, cats can gradually gain weight, making it difficult for their owner to notice any increase. It is usually only when the cat is taken to the vet that this is picked up. Continue reading “Not all fat cats are bankers!” »
CLINIVET have been confirmed as the official nutritional partners to the Petmania Adoption Centre.
As nutritional partners, CLINIVET‘s pet nutritionists are available to provide training to our affiliated rescue centre staff and volunteers.
In addition, CLINIVET will donate 1 bowl of food for every 5kg of CLINIVET, purchased at Petmania stores, to our rescue centres, so you can help to provide much needed food to the dogs and cats in their care, while you shop. Continue reading “Clinivet are the Official Nutrition Partners to Petmania!” »
Britain’s cat population was estimated to be 8.8 million in 2010, with the gap between dogs and cats quickly closing as the most preferred pet for UK households. The reason for this could be because they easily fit into increasingly busy and urban lifestyles, as they require less time and outdoor exercise compared to dogs. Continue reading “Are you smitten by your kitten?” »
Ticks are most prevalent between the months of April and October. They use dogs, and other animals, as hosts between their lifecycles. This means that once a tick attaches itself to it’s host, it will begin to feed rapidly, and become engorged with their host’s blood. Continue reading “Tick, tick, boooommm!” »
Continue reading “Flea-ing the scene of the crime” »
Congratulations to Cheryl Harkness, on her recent wins with Fidget at the Kennel Club Agility Festival, Kelmarsh Hall, Northamptonshire, held on the 12th-14th August. Continue reading “Congratulations to Cheryl Harkness and Fidget” »
Bad behaviour in dogs (such as barking, chewing, chasing and aggression) are common reasons given for a dog not fitting in to household. These behaviours can be controlled with proper training. Although this can be time consuming, it is well worth the effort as the long term gain will pay off in dividends. Continue reading “Leading by Example” »
A groomed dog is a healthy dog. Not only does grooming improve their appearance, but regular brushing and combing helps remove dead hair and prevents knots and matting. Grooming time is also an excellent way of developing an extra closeness and bond between you and your pet, and provides the ideal opportunity to check for any health problems such as fleas, ticks, flaky skin, and potentially serious lumps and bumps. Continue reading “Hair of the Dog” »
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