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22Feb

Herding or Pastoral Dog Breed Group

Herding or Pastoral Dog Breeds Herding or Pastoral Dog Breeds are those that traditionally assist their humans in the controlling the movement of other animals. These dogs are extremely intelligent and love to respond to their human's commands, as well as using their own skilled judgement to make decisions! Popular Herding or Pastoral Dog Breeds Herding dogs are extremely popular in Ireland with the trusty farmer's friend, the Border Collie, topping the popular breed list. Rough Collie, Bearded Collies and  Corgis are some...

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22Feb

Sporting or Gun Dog Breed Group

Sporting or Gun Dog Breeds Sporting or Gun Dog Breed dogs belong are a group of dog breeds that were traditionally bred to accompany a hunt. These loyal and intelligent breeds are often described a perfect family dogs because they are typically very friendly and get along well with most family members - including cats! Popular Sporting or Hunting Dog Breeds Because of of their popularity as family pets, sporting or hunting dogs are a very common breed of pet dog in Ireland....

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21Feb

5 Best Places to Walk Your Dog In Wexford

This month for Operation TransPAWmation, we’re shining a light on all the different ways you can have fun and get out and exercise with your furry friend. Regular exercise is essential to help keep our dogs from gaining excessive weight, and to ensure their overall physical and mental health remains intact. Getting out and about helps keep the brain active, is a great stress reliever and boredom buster; both for dogs and humans! Check out our blog post below on the...

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21Feb

5 Best Places to Walk Your Dog In Waterford

This month for Operation TransPAWmation, we’re shining a light on all the different ways you can have fun and get out and exercise with your furry friend. Regular exercise is essential to help keep our dogs from gaining excessive weight, and to ensure their overall physical and mental health remains intact. Getting out and about helps keep the brain active, is a great stress reliever and boredom buster; both for dogs and humans! Check out our blog post below on the...

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20Feb

5 Best Places to Walk Your Dog In Carlow

This month for Operation TransPAWmation, we’re shining a light on all the different ways you can have fun and get out and exercise with your furry friend. Regular exercise is essential to help keep our dogs from gaining excessive weight, and to ensure their overall physical and mental health remains intact. Getting out and about helps keep the brain active, is a great stress reliever and boredom buster; both for dogs and humans! Check out our blog post below on the...

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20Feb

5 Best Places to Walk Your Dog In Kilkenny

This month for Operation TransPAWmation, we’re shining a light on all the different ways you can have fun and get out and exercise with your furry friend. Regular exercise is essential to help keep our dogs from gaining excessive weight, and to ensure their overall physical and mental health remains intact. Getting out and about helps keep the brain active, is a great stress reliever and boredom buster; both for dogs and humans! Check out our blog post below on the...

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oung kitten playing with a puzzle toy outside
15Feb

Exercising Your Kitten

Regular exercise is essential to help keep your cat fit and healthy, and is critical to preventing your kitty from gaining excessive weight. Kittens may seem like they don't need to be told twice about playing-even just watching them jump, chase and climb is enough to tire us out! In this blog below, we'll discuss the different ways you can help stimulate your kitten and maintain their health. Indoor vs. Outdoor Cats A couple of weeks after they receive their vaccinations, you may...

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10Feb

Checking Your Pet’s Weight at Petmania

Checking your dog or cat’s weight is important as it can help you understand the health status of your pet. As a pet owner, it is your responsibility to check their weight regularly and to take action if necessary. Managing your pet’s weight can not only help prevent obesity, but also help manage their mobility and prevent joint stiffness. Here at Petmania, you can check your dog’ and cat's weight for free by using our weighing scales that are available in...

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26Jan

Keeping Your Cat Mentally Stimulated

Regular exercise is essential to keeping your cat fit and healthy, however, keeping them mentally stimulated is just as important too. This is especially true if they are indoor cats, and providing the right type of stimulation is key to keeping boredom at bay. There are plenty of ways to keep an indoor cat entertained and ensure their hunting instincts are still made to good use. From stimulating cat toys to fun cat scratchers, we’ve put together some of the most...

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25Jan

Providing Mental Stimulation for Dogs

It’s essential that your dog not only gives their body a work-out, but their brain too! Mental stimulation is a key component in your dog’s happiness. They are curious and clever creatures, and by engaging in certain brain games, you can help improve their mood, behaviour, and sleep routine. Bored or less mentally stimulated dogs can become irritated, destructive, and even depressed. In this blog, we will explore the different ways you can get creative for your dog’s mental enrichment, and our...

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