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Some great tips to help reduce stress in pets this fireworks season

How To Keep Your Pets Safe During Fireworks | RSPCA Many animals find fireworks scary, but there are things you can do to help. Read our tips on how you can make fireworks less frightening for your pet.

You wouldn't have thought it with this weather but Autumn celebrations will soon be upon us, don’t forget we have top tips on our website for how to keep your pets safe.

Plenty of time for you to prepare for Diwali, Bonfire Night and New Year!

Dogs:https://www.apbc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Fireworks-Series-Behaviour.pdf

Cats:https://www.apbc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/APBC-How-to-prepare-your-cat-for-fireworks.pdf

Great information and advice on prevention
https://www.medivet.co.uk/pet-care/pet-advice/lungworm-in-dogs/ #:~:text=What%20is%20lungworm%3F,fatal%20consequences%20if%20left%20untreated.

Lungworm In Dogs: Symptoms And Treatment Lungworm in dogs was once rare in the UK but is becoming more common, so it's important to know what causes it and how you can prevent it.

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Warning to dog owners as fatal pet disease spreads across region Dog owners are being warned to remain vigilant as hundreds of cases of a deadly pet disease have been recorded in the area.

Planning a gathering with friends or family? Take a minute to read our advice to ensure your pooch feels safe and relaxed 🐶💛

March 20th is Dogs in Yellow Day

If you see a dog wearing yellow on being walked on a lead, give that dog and the owner space.

There are many reasons, but they can include the following:
• Illness
• Age
• Injury
• She may be in season
• They may be in training
• The dog may be nervous
• They may have had bad life experiences
• The person walking him may be nervous of other dogs
• They may have a new family who are unsure about their behaviour with other dogs.

For more information, please visit:
https://www.yellowdoguk.co.uk/about-us/
https://www.bellascollars.co.uk/pages/national-dogsinyellow

It’s Professional Pet Sitters Week.

The advantages of using Reading Barks as your pet sitter;
• Peace of mind - your pet is cared for in their own home
• Fully insured with Pet Business Insurance covering public liability, accidents and injuries and loss of keys.
• DBS checked by the police.
• 5* reviews on Google
• Meet and greet – arranged before the first visit to ensure you and your pet will be happy for me to look after them while you are away, talk through routine and where essentials are kept.

For further advice on finding a pet sitter; https://www.medivet.co.uk/pet-care/pet-advice/finding-the-right-pet-sitter/

Enrichment ideas for rabbits to improve their happiness and positive natural behaviours

Enrichment and Behaviour In the wild, rabbits would spend their time digging, running, jumping, rearing up, hiding, eating, socialising with other rabbits (and being alone sometimes too). To allow your pet r…

Did you know that February is Pet Dental Health Month? The following page offers individual advice for Dogs, Cats and Rabbits

Pet Teeth Care and Cleaning | Pet Dental Advice | Medivet Taking care of your pet's teeth is essential. Find out why it's important, and how you can improve dental health.

Creating a cat-friendly home 🐱

Creating a cat-friendly home This guidance will help you make your home cat-friendly and enriching for your cat.

Half of every conversation is listening: let someone know they’re being heard this Day.

For tips, information and help please visit https://timetotalkday.co.uk/tips-to-talk/