Bringing a new baby into the family is a time for celebration! However, when you have a furry friend at home, it's crucial to ensure a smooth transition for everyone’s well-being and safety. Pooch & Mutt provide expert advice on introducing your dog to your new baby.
Before the baby arrives:
1. Make them part of the pregnancy : Dogs are intuitive and will notice changes in your...
For those looking to bring joy this Christmas, you might consider buying a puppy in time for the festive season. This, however, is a big consideration. The novelty of owning a dog for Christmas wears off quickly and with the attachment that animals get to their owners, it can be crueller than kind.
If you are thinking of buying a pet as a present here are some considerations you...
Leading dog welfare charity issues new guidance ahead of the school holidays
New stats out today from the UK’s leading dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, reveal that 84%* of parents leave their children unsupervised with dogs in their home, despite research showing the majority of bite injuries to children are caused by a dog known to the child.
Around 9 in 10 adults in Great Britain have reported that their cost of living has increased, with 57% choosing to spend less on non-essentials and 35% cutting back on essentials as a result ( Office for National Statistics ).
One area where you may be feeling the pinch is pet care. In the third quarter of 2021, UK households spent a total of £3.35 billion on their pets ( Statista ), so it’s...
Pets at Home is hosting free pet workshops in stores across the country this spring with a range of fun and interactive activities to help keep kids entertained, while learning about responsible pet ownership at the same time.
The 30-minute My Pet Pals workshops will give children the chance to meet small animals such as guinea pigs and learn how to properly care for them in a fun...
Family Friendly Alternatives to fireworks this Bonfire night
Bonfire night is such a great time of year for many but finding ways to celebrate with those that find it all a bit overwhelming can be challenging. We have a dog and a cat, so I have always wanted our home to be a safe place for our pets on Fireworks night, which means no fireworks for us.
To help keep kids entertained during the October half term, Pets at Home has launched a series of new spook-tacular virtual activities on its free My Pet Pals educational activity hub for children and families.
Designed to educate the next generation of pet owners about keeping pets safe, happy and healthy, the latest My Pet Pals series is Halloween-themed, focusing on wonderous rats...
Our black lab, Freddie, was only 2 when our son was born and I was so excited about them growing up together. I’d seen all the photos on Instagram of dogs snuggled up next to toddlers beds and children being inseparable from their furry best friends, so was fully expecting this amazing relationship between the two of them! Fast forward 6 years and most days I honestly don’t think they realise...
Todays article is written by Julie Wood, who is an expert in Pet Grief and specialises in helping grieving pet owners process their grief so they can enjoy happy memories of their pet.
Pets are part of the family, and when they pass away it can be devastating for the whole family.
There can be feelings of guilt and anxiety as well as physical symptoms such as sleep issues,...
