A new study by Confused.com looking at car owners and their pets shows that 39% of pet lovers regularly take their cats or dogs on car journeys with them. Of those who responded to the survey, 41% said that they actually enjoy having their pets in the car with them. The study from Confused.com also reveals that by having the radio on helps owners to keep their pets amused on Read More ...
Remember when dog collars were boring–and pretty much always the same? If you’ve taken a trip to the pet shop lately, you know that dog collars have come a long way. There’s a huge variety in materials, sizes and colours. With so many options, how do you pick the one that’s perfect for your pooch? In this article, we have a list of different kinds of collars, their uses, and Read More ...
Many will not know that June 2011 is national microchipping month. These are small and harmless chips that are injected into your pet and contain your details. If your pet should get lost, a quick scan of the chip will ensure your pet is returned to you a quickly as possible, lessening the distress for both pet and owner. The campaign to get more animals chipped is a joint venture Read More ...
A unique charity that offers employment to disabled, blind and partially sighted people to produce a range of cleaning and products is re-launching on the 1st of June their famous Dog Shampoo. The marketing manager of Clarity, David Sore, says that dogs are part of their everyday lives as Clarity, and at any one time there can be 6 or 7 guide dogs there with their owners. He added that Read More ...
Mikki, the experts in grooming, training and healthcare are launching a grooming video on YouTube to promote the many benefits of your pet having a proper grooming routine. Aimed at pet owners on the UK, this is the first in a set of videos about pet grooming that Mikki are launching. It can be viewed below: Alison Rogers, a professional groomer who has won many awards and endorses the Mikki Read More ...
Gocompare.com has found that one in four of the UK dog population are home alone while their owners are busy at work. And overworked dog owners are often too busy to offer their pet attention upon their return from the office; as many as half of dog owners surveyed admit to setting their pets out into the garden of an evening rather than taking them out for a good walk Read More ...
The sense of touch is very important for dogs because they are built on social contacts and emotional bonds with other dogs and people. By touching dogs can be measured to worry – the pulse goes slow and their breathing regulates. Vibrissae are the whiskers and they are not as pronounced in the dog as in the domestic cat. They have two different types of receptors in the skin – Read More ...
