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.
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.
Roses, hearts and cuddly toys fill shop windows as the celebration of St. Valentine's Day approaches. Our four-legged friends provide us with unconditional love every day of the year, so who better to spend this Valentine's Day with? Why not pamper them with their favourite things. And if you are looking for Cupid's bow to strike, you could find a soul mate in another pet lover with online dating sites created for likeminded people.Date nightIn order to spoil your cat, dog or rabbit, set some playtime aside. For cats and rabbits, toys – whether homemade or newly bought – are a fantastic way to spend time together.
Teaching your pet some simple tricks can stimulate his mind, helping to ensure he’s too busy to get into trouble! Here’s how some training can benefit both your pet and your bond together.
In Britain, around two-thirds of us are classified as either overweight or obese and now, it seems, half of our pets are overweight too. We weigh up the best ways to keep your dog trim and healthy.
In Britain, around two-thirds of us are classified as either overweight or obese and now, it seems, half of our pets are overweight too. We weigh up the best ways to keep your cat trim and healthy.
Body condition scoring is a useful method to determine whether your dog, cat or rabbit is at a healthy weight. This can be especially useful at this time of year; the indulgences of the festive season can affect our pets just like us. But being underweight is unhealthy too. Here, vet Brian Faulkner takes us through the 3 simple steps of body scoring your four-legged friend.
There isn't a single ideal weight for pets. Greyhounds are slimmer than St Bernards, while Siamese cats tend to be thinner than large breeds like the Bengal.
Pets are intriguing, which is part of the joy of ownership. Questions about why they do certain things or why they have certain features are abundant. Take whiskers for example; why do our pets have them? Here we investigate the science behind something seemingly so normal.
As ships and aeroplanes have radars, pets have their own navigational tools - whiskers.
As 2013 comes to an end, you may start to contemplate good intentions for the new year. But remember, resolutions are not limited to pet owners: our faithful friends can also benefit from some positive thinking. Here Julian Hall explores top tips of how to keep your pet perky in 2014.
More exercise is a great way to kick-start the year for both you and your pet.
The trees are going up, the presents are being wrapped, the food preparations are beginning, and the excitement is escalating - Christmas is just around the corner!
The festive season provides many exciting opportunities for our furry friends too; decorations to play with, wrapping paper to hide in - the choices are endless!
Animal charities take note: with the closing date of 13 December fast approaching, now's the time to apply for a grant from the Petplan Charitable Trust.
Since the Trust launched in 1994, it has provided more than £7 million in grants to support a wide range of projects - all thanks to the thousands of generous Petplan policyholders who donate to the Trust every year.
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