When the Coronavirus lockdown restrictions lift and we slowly return to a ‘new normal’ our dogs will have to get used to us being away for longer periods of time again. For some dogs, the transition will be easy, but others, especially those who have suffered with anxiety in the past will find it difficult Read More
The cost of keeping a pet
On January 20, 2020
The cost of keeping a pet might be more than you’ve budgeted for. Owning a pet can be massively rewarding but unfortunately, it doesn’t come free. Research from PDSA has indicated you should expect your dog to cost you at least £4,500 to £13,000 over their whole lifetime, so it’s no wonder that they feel like such Read More
Car Safety for Dogs
On April 22, 2014
Car Safety for Dogs Rule 57 of the Highway Code states that you must “make sure dogs or other animals are suitably restrained” in a vehicle. It’s not an legal requirement and there’s no direct penalty for breaking the highway code. However, you could still be pulled over ‘driving without due care and attention’, which comes with three Read More
What You Need To Know About Microchipping Your Dog
On October 15, 2013
All dogs in Wales must be microchipped by 1st March 2015, while all dogs in England must be microchipped by 2016. If your dog has not already been microchipped, you’ll need to arrange for this to be done before it becomes compulsory. Dogs are not the only pets that can be microchipped – cats, rabbits Read More