Welcome to Petplan’s blog, a space where you can read up on the latest pet-news, find out interesting facts and tips about keeping your pets happy and healthy, and share your views on hot topics.
This month Brian takes a look at how to successfully obtain a pet passport when taking your cat or dog abroad…
Here are Petplan’s top tips for making sure your pet’s feet stay in top condition all year around…
It’s important to remember the below is general advice for looking after your pet’s paws. If you have any concerns or are worried about your pet, then your first port of call should always be your vet.
As well as being the UK’s third most popular pet, rabbits are also amongst the most neglected. The Scottish RSPCA rescued more than 700 abandoned rabbits last year, but warns that many more are living miserable lives in lonely hutches.
Petplan takes a look at how you can avoid the many pitfalls of rabbit ownership and ensure your pet lives a happy, contented life…
All of the things you initially took into account – such as expense and your ability to care for them – are still vitally important, but this time around there is more than one pet to think about.
Petplan takes a look at the considerations of having two (or more) cats in your home…
This month he talks us through some unruly visitors to his surgery and why he thinks innovations like doggy day care can be an important way of helping dogs learn vital social skills…
Attacks occur due to a number of reasons including a lack of socialisation from an early age, defending territory and natural instincts.
Petplan takes a look at the things you can do if you encounter a situation involving an aggressive dog and how third party liability cover is a vital part of any dog insurance policy...
The surge in e-cigarette usage in recent years means many households have the devices lying around in places where dogs and cats are able to access them which can cause some serious problems…
However, rather than walking your dog down the same streets and paths as the rest of the year, why not take advantage of the summer to do something different?
Here are Petplan’s top alternatives to dog walking that can help keep your pet fit and stimulated...
Your garden provides a stimulating and exciting place for your cat to explore. However, it’s also important to remember that the garden can be dangerous for cats, plus you may find yourself with other feline visitors who may not be welcome.
Here are Petplan’s top tips for keeping your pet safe and happy in the garden, and keeping any unwanted cats out…
However, there are also extra considerations that pet owners need to take into account when out and about with their pet. Issues such as how to deal with scorching weather or grass seed infections are things that every pet owner should know.
Petplan have teamed up with Battersea Cats and Dogs Home (who also have a great summer competition open to pet owners) to help keep your pet safe this summer with our ‘Top tips for summer pet safety’.
So, with you and your pet able to enjoy the summer months safely, there is no reason not to get out and enjoy this brilliant time of year – and where better to do so than at the beach?
Here are five of Petplan’s favourite dog-friendly beaches from all across the UK…
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