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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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23Jan

10 Different Dog Behaviours Explained

Every dog has their own unique personality that makes us humans love and care for them so much. But nearly all dogs share a few patterns of unusual, crazy, and sometimes downright bizarre behaviour. If you've ever wondered, "Why is my dog doing that?", you're probably not alone. Some are straightforward and easy to understand, but others can be more difficult to interpret. See our blog post below on ten different dog behaviours explained! 1.Why Is My Dog Tilting His Head? If your...

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19Jan

What Play Style Suits My Dog?

Playtime: AKA, your dog’s favourite time of day (other than dinner time of course!) While some activities will always get their tail wagging, other forms of play may cause your dog to turn up their nose. This is because all dogs have unique play styles influenced by their breed, how they were raised, their training and individual preferences. See our blog below on which dog play styles best fit your four legged friend. The Wrestler The wrestlers like to wrestle. This includes full body...

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19Jan

Diet Reviews at Petmania

When it comes to choosing food, every pet owner wants the best for their four legged friend. It can often be overwhelming trying to find the right food, especially if your dog or cat has varying nutritional needs, or is coming into a new lifestage. Researching different ingredients and reading lots of labels can become a formidable task, so how do you find the right option? Here at Petmania, we offer FREE diet reviews for your dog or cat no matter...

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12Jan

What is the best enrichment toy for my dog?

It’s important your dog is more than just physically active-their brains need a good work-out too. Every dog will have a preference for how they like to play, whether it’s with other dogs, their owners, or by themselves. Toys are not only an excellent way to help dogs fuel their play instincts and release some built-up energy, but to help mental stimulation, prevent boredom and keep them entertained. What is an Enrichment Toy? Enrichment toys are designed specifically to keep your dog...

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11Jan

What Your Dog’s Breed Group Says About Him

What is Your Dog's Breed Group? Do you know your dog’s breed? Well sure, that’s easy. Take one look at them and 90% of the time, you can make out what they are. But do you know your dog’s breed group? Well, what’s a breed group you may ask? Breed Groups are groupings of Dog Breeds mostly depending on history and the original purpose of the breed, to help dog owners understand the natural instincts, training and exercise needs of their...

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04Aug

Dental Care for Your Dog At Home

By the age of three, 80% of Dogs will have some form of dental disease, which is preventable with a good dental care routine. Bad breath and plaque build-up can lead to Gingivitis which causes the gums to become red and inflamed. Usually reversable, if left untreated it can lead to Periodontitis which is an irreversible disease that results in tooth loss and can cause other health issues like kidney, heart and liver disease. Signs that Your Dog Has Dental Health Issues Bad...

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