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Discover essential tips for cat care and welfare. Learn about nutrition, health, behaviour, and what to do if your cat needs medical attention.

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What Food is and isn’t Safe For Pets

Before you throw some leftovers to your pet, just quickly search up if it’s good for them or not to ensure their safety and health.

Pets During Halloween

Everyone loves celebrating Halloween, playing dress up and eating sweets, but we forget the effect this can have on your pets, and really can stress them out. So depending on your animal, this Halloween be more considerate with stressing them out and putting them in potential danger.

Pet Abduction Act 2024

A new law has taken a significant step forward and has brought harsher sentencing for Pet Abduction in the England and Northern Ireland, This act makes the abduction of domestic pets have precautions resulting in either fine and/or up to five years in prison. Prior to this law, domestic pets were considered under the 1958 Theft Act as peoples property, this new act is the first legislation to specifically address the theft of pets.

Help and support when you adopt a pet

Taking your new family pet home may feel rather daunting, but don’t worry you’re not alone we’ve plenty of advice and support to offer.

Cat Care in the Summer

Although cats will often seek shade and drink more water to keep themselves safe in hot weather, here are a few extra steps you can take to ensure they stay cool during the summer months.

Caring for Cats and Kittens

Cats are expert hunters 

Microchipping your Pet

A tiny microchip is quickly and simply inserted under your pet’s skin, or in the neck for horses. This gives your pet their own unique code.

Stopping pet theft

Make sure your garden is secure and if you have a gate then fit it with a lock. It’s also a good idea to fit a bell to the gate so you hear if anyone opens it.

Giving up a pet you are unable to care for

Sometimes giving up a pet is the right thing to do, but it can be distressing for you and them, so it needs to be done carefully.

Brachycephalic Animals

Brachycephalic (flat-faced) animals face a much greater risk of developing serious and painful health problems compared to other animals.
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