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Consider your dog’s comfort and safety in these chilly winter temperatures. 

Keep your pooch safe from the winter chill

Brits are being urged to consider their dog’s comfort and safety in these chilly winter temperatures.

Pet insurance experts from Quotezone.co.uk are being urged to follow top ten tips to keep their four-legged friends warm and healthy.

Following extremely low temperatures and storms causing strong winds, pets across the country are feeling the chill.

No dog owner...

Man’s best friend costs the average pet owner a whopping £4,000 in damages

Pet pooches cost owners £4,000 in damages over lifetime

Man’s best friend costs the average pet owner a whopping £4,000 in damages over the course of their life, according to fascinating new research.

Damaged furniture and ruined carpets are the most common complaints among animal owners according to Dr. Beckmann – racking up huge four figure bills.

Almost four in ten owners (38%) say their pooch has caused irreparable damage to...

cold temperatures and lack of daylight hours could be giving your pet the January blues

Sad doggie? Your pet could have the January blues

Dog lovers have been warned to ensure the current cold temperatures and lack of daylight hours aren’t giving their cherished pets the January blues.

Just like us humans, dogs can struggle with their mental health at this time of year with thousands falling victim to something similar to Seasonally Affected Disorder (SAD), according to pet health experts from VitaPaws .

The...

Each year, vets across the UK treat animals with firework-related injuries

Vets urge owners to create safe spaces for pets ahead of Bonfire Night

As fireworks season approaches, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners and animal keepers to start preparing now to prevent possible injury and distress to their pets and livestock in the run up to Bonfire Night (5 November), Diwali (12 November) and New Year’s Eve (31 December).

Each year, vets across the UK treat animals with firework-related injuries. By far...

Failing to correctly collar your dog could result in severe consequences

Thousands of Brits facing fines for missing dog collar

Pet owners in the UK have been issued a warning which states failing to correctly collar your pup could result in severe consequences.

Experts from Quotezone.co.uk are alerting Brits to the proper way to tag their beloved pooch before heading out and about in the sunshine this summer.

Any dog owner caught disregarding the rules is breaking the law and could be imprisoned,...

How to keep your dog safe and warm during the cold snap

Dogs Trust's guide to keeping dogs safe and warm in the chilly winter weather

With plummeting temperatures returning this week, it is important to make sure our four-legged friends are prepared for the cold. After a fairly mild winter so far for most across the UK, temperatures are set to drop below 0°C over the next few days, with snow expected in some places.

Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is issuing guidance to owners about how to keep...

Top 10 tips on how to keep your dog safe and happy long car journeys.

Expert Vet shares tips for dog owners driving to Crufts this year

With Crufts fast approaching, many are expected to the hit the roads across the country for the annual dog show at NEC Birmingham. Dr Carla Murphy B.V.M.S M.R.C.V.S at vetfone™, in conjunction with Tesco Bank Pet Insurance *, has shared her top 10 tips on how to keep your dog safe and happy on those long car journeys.

1 Secure your pooch

Both you and your dog will be more...

RSPCA’s new partnership to help pets amid rehoming crisis

RSPCA has announced a partnership with pet food supplier McAdams which will see rescue animals provided with higher welfare, ethically-sourced pet food as they await their forever home.

New RSPCA research has highlighted that rehoming domestic pets has slowed by nearly 10% year on year - rehoming an average of 753 animals per week in 2019, 565 per week in 2020 but only 518 per week...

A high proportion of dogs suffer from noise phobia

Dog behaviourist advice for fireworks night

Music licensing company PPL PRS recently sat down in conversation with tails.com ’s dog behaviourist Carolyn Menteith, to prepare owners for what may be a frightening night for canines, as 64.8% of UK dog owners said their dogs are stressed/anxious on Bonfire night*

Carolyn Menteith has over 20 years’ experience working with dogs as a dog trainer and behaviour expert. She’s...

Most dogs have enough fur to keep them warm outside when the temperature drops. 

How To Know If Your Dog Needs To Wear A Jacket

With online searches for dog coats up by 95% , dog owners across the country are rushing to wrap up, as parts of the UK prepare for freezing temperatures .

A bit of cold weather is never normally enough to put our furry friends off spending some time outside, but do they need protective clothing like jumpers and coats?

When deciding on whether to put warm winter clothing on...

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