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.
Here's a lovely story we received from a Petplan customer whose "pet family" has lived to a ripe old age - and still brings her joy I just wanted to say a big thank you to Petplan for helping my geriatric family live to a ripe old age. My "pet family" consists of a 17-year-old shorthaired tabby Pandora, the matriarch; her 16-year-old sidekick
Your new pet has arrived and is just starting to settle into its new home. And then it hits you - you're allergic to this beautiful bundle of joy. What do you do? We examine the options for people allergic to their pets. From the PetPeople magazine archive Pet allergies are, at best, a nuisance. At worst, they can cause a great deal of pain and discomfort. If you plan to get a pet, you might be frustrated to learn that some dogs can make you itch and cats make you sneeze. But can allergy sufferers live with pets?
Q: We've been advised to clean our puppy's teeth. Is it really necessary? How can we train him to tolerate it?
A: Yes - not only will it reinforce his position within the family pack (at the bottom!) but it will also improve his overall health. Allowing plaque to accumulate can lead to tooth and more general infections. But it is
Q: I have a two-year-old Labrador that eats other dogs' poo! He searches for it as soon as he is off the lead and ends up throwing up at home. What can I do?
A: The habit you describe is quite common and is called coprophagia. In addition, you have a Labrador - and Labs tend to eat anything! To stop him from doing it, keep him occupied
A balanced diet is essential for good health and an energetic pet. But what exactly is meant by a balanced diet? To keep your particular pet eating the best diet for them, keep in mind the following factors:1: Different species, different needs Each species of animal differs in the way it handles food and therefore each has different dietary requirements. For example, cats have a very definite need for
Looking to improve your fitness, but less keen on blowing hundreds of pounds on a gym membership? Then why not combine a new fitness regime with your dog's daily exercise? It's easy, and your dog will love it too.
Expert research has shown that the average cost of a monthly gym membership is £31*, which works out at £372 a year. So if you want to shed the pounds but keep your bank balance healthy too, exercising with your dog is the perfect solution.We've spoken to personal trainer Mickey Cunningham from Body Studio gym, and he's recommended these fun, effective and low-cost ways to get fit with your dog.
Q: Our Border Collie has been limping and the vet diagnosed Lyme's disease, caught from a tick. We had no idea he had a tick or that it could be dangerous. What can we do to stop it happening again?
A: Spread by bites from certain types of ticks, Lyme's disease is caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. Your dog's lameness can be attributed
When 'Supercat' Shale had a horrific fall, her owner feared the worst. Here's how she fought her way back to health
We have two cats, Shale and Sable. We often call Shale 'Supercat', because when you hold her she likes to stretch out her legs in front of her, as though she were flying. We live on a top floor flat, with an outside roof terrace and a wide wall surrounding it. We installed a cat flap to allow the cats freedom out onto the terrace.
If cats really do have nine lives, it's safe to say that Lex from London has used nearly all of his, after a 70-mile journey in the engine bay of a van.
Curious Lex leapt into the van of a local animal-lover as she set off for Wood Green Animal Shelter near Cambridge.On arrival, the driver discovered Lex, covered in oil. Staff cleaned him up, checked him for injuries and
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