Welcoming a new cat into your home is an exciting time, but for the cat, adjusting to a new home can be a tense and frightening experience. It’s essential to remember that bringing a new feline friend into your home requires careful planning, consideration, and a lot of patience. In this blog post, we’ll show you how you can help your kitty settle into their new home, what to expect in their first few nights, and how to make them feel...
Some cats are homebirds who seem perfectly happy and comfortable to stay safe and cozy inside. Other felines may meow, wail, or even dash frantically for the door so they can go roam and explore the great outdoors. If you're trying to decide if your cat should be strictly indoors or only outdoors, we've put together some informatin about cat safety, health, and happiness to keep in mind when making this important decision. Pros of Keeping Your Cat Indoors Safety: Indoor cats...
As cat parents, there's nothing we want more than to know our feline friends are living their best lives. Just like us, our feline friends express how they feel through their body language, vocalisations, and use many different parts of their body to show us their emotions. Still not sure if you have a happy kitty at home or want to learn the ins and outs of happy cat behaviours? Our petcare experts say to look for these many different signs...
If you have been thinking of getting a dog or cat, then look to adopt an animal. Think Adoption First. Meet Offaly SPCA, who are partnered with our store in Tullamore. Find out below how you can offer a forever home to one of the dogs or cats in their care. Who are they? Offaly SPCA was formed 38 years ago by a group of concerned animal lovers who wanted to help those animals in need. The aim of our charity is to...
Just like us, dogs also need to eat a nutritious and balanced diet in order for them to live long, healthy lives. However, there often comes a time when we notice our four legged pals not acting themselves, and may present signs of being sick. Stomach and digestive issues are common amongst dogs. It's important to have your dog checked by a veterinarian if their stomach issues persist, but a good way to manage any digestive problem are with probiotics and...
The condition of your cat’s skin and coat is more than just appearances–it’s also a reflection of your feline’s health status. Establishing a strong foundation that incorporates good nutrition, effective flea prevention, and an adequate grooming routine are all essential to good skin. In this blog post, we'll discuss how nutrition and dietary supplements can boost your kitty's skin and coat, as well as the importance of grooming and parasite control. Nutrition Feeding your cat a balanced and complete diet is essential to...
It’s normal for your pet to feel stressed from time to time. But too much stress can result in longer term problems with their behaviour, such as anxiety. Knowing how to spot anxiety in your dog or cat is the first step to helping them overcome their fears. By removing whatever is causing the anxiety and taking your furry friend out of the situation, or managing the stress in other ways, we can prevent your pet from developing more established fears...
Your dog's stool is a key indicator of their overall health and wellbeing, thus making it essential for us dog parents to keep an eye on the quality of their poop. So when things may seem off, such as soft or runny poop, it can be worrisome. Like any concern that you have with your dog, it’s important to understand why, and when it comes to dogs poop being soft, there are many different reasons as to what's causing it. Identifying...
One of the best ways we can help our cats to accomplish health, wellness, and a happy life is through the nutrition we offer them. The food you feed your cat is the single most important thing you can do for their health, happiness and well-being, so understanding what their nutritional needs are is essential. We've put together this page of resources and essential information to help guide you in the right direction and keep your cat healthy and happy throughout...
Taking care of a pet is a wonderful and exciting responsibility, but that doesn’t mean it comes without it’s share of rules and regulations. Owning a dog or cat involves a number of legal requirements, one of which is microchipping. Under the Microchipping of Dog Regulations 2015, all dogs must be microchipped and registered with an approved Dog Identification Database. Microchipping is a simple and straightforward procedure that makes it easy to recover a lost or stolen pet, reducing stress on both...
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