Tick, tick, boooommm!

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!” »

Flea-ing the scene of the crime

As with most infections, prevention is better than cure, when trying to deal with fleas. Even if your pet does not have fleas, it is better to err on the side of caution and and use preventative methods to kill the fleas as quickly as possible after contact with your pet. 

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Congratulations to Cheryl Harkness and Fidget

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” »

Leading by Example

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” »

Hair of the Dog

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” »

Paying Attention to the Elderly Feline

A recent survey found that over half of the UK cat population were aged between 12 and 15 years old. It is also thought that 80% of owners fail to change their cat’s diet to suit their specific lifestage. Continue reading “Paying Attention to the Elderly Feline” »

Fun and Games

Playtime is an important part of your pet’s life. Not only is it fun for you, but your pet can also benefit from both mental and physical stimulation, which will help boost your pet’s development. In addition, it can help both of you get fit, and prevent the problems arising from being overweight. Continue reading “Fun and Games” »

Coleraine Canine Club Show, June 2011

Congratulations to all the winners at the Coleraine Canine Club Show, held in Ballymoney Showgrounds, on 11th June 2011. Continue reading “Coleraine Canine Club Show, June 2011” »

What do you look for in your catfood

Today’s petfood purchaser looks for quality when choosing food for their cat. Long gone are the days when catfood consisted of scraps from the table and a bowl of milk. Continue reading “What do you look for in your catfood” »

What makes you happy

The PFMA (Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association) conducted a survey with over 2,000 adults asking them to rank their happiness levels. Continue reading “What makes you happy” »