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English cocker spaniel dog taking a shower with shampoo, soap and water in a bathtub

Looking After Your Dog’s Skin and Coat

Here at Petmania Grooming Studios, we are always assessing your dog’s health and wellbeing while they’re with us. One thing we inspect thoroughly is the skin and coat of your dog. A healthy coat should be shiny, glossy and smooth, and healthy skin should be supple and clear. It should not be greasy, flaky, or bumpy. Regular brushing and grooming of your dog’s coat and a healthy, nutritious diet are two effective ways to ensure your dog’s coat is kept in...

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Pet sitter enjoying walking with dogs outdoors in the sunshine

Who’s Minding Your Pet? 5 Tips for Finding a Pet Sitter

Taking your four legged friend away with you on a beautiful holiday might sound like the dream, but unfortunately isn’t always reality. Coordinating care for your dog or cat can often be a challenge as you want the best care for them as possible while you're away. Many people choose a pet-sitter or a boarding kennel when organising care for their pet. They are qualified, knowledgeable, professional and trustworthy—so how do you find the one that is right for your pet? Let’s...

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What Does a Professional Dog Groomer Do?

Grooming is an essential part in the well-being and healthiness of a dog. It can help improve their quality of life and keep them happy, healthy and comfortable. How much grooming a dog needs will depend on breed, age, and health. Professional dog groomers have an important role to play in the health, hygiene and appearance of a dog. Grooming helps remove dead hair, reduce the risk of eye, ear, skin, teeth and nail infections, prevents matting, and keeps your dog...

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There’s a Cat in My Garden-What Do I Do?

Helping The Cat In Your Garden Most cats by nature are inclined to roam the area surrounding their home. It can be tricky however to figure out whether it is a stray cat, a feral or is in fact an owned cat who loves to explore. So what should you do if you've found a cat in your garden? Galway Cat Rescue Galway Cat Rescue have partnered with Petmania Galway to help find local homes for cats in their care. They are an...

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American shorthair cat kissing her kitten with love

My Cat Has Had Kittens-What Do I Do Now?

Most cat rescues and shelters advise the spaying/neutering of cats from as young an age as possible, as it is the only effective way to reduce the number of unwanted cats in Ireland. If you decide your cat is going to have a litter, it is essential you are prepared to support her healthcare throughout the pregnancy and have homes available for her kittens when they are weaned (6/8 weeks of age) when ready to leave your care. In this blog...

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Small kitten looking at camera from a green litter box

How to House Train Your Kitten

Young kittens would have learned how to use a litter box by watching their mother, however if they have not been trained yet, you will need to start a training routine as soon as possible to get her used to her litter box. It is always best to start training straight away as soon as you bring them home, but don’t worry-cats are very smart and tend to learn new things very quickly! In this blog post we’ll show you what...

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adopted cat cuddling up to human in kitchen as owner strokes her neck

Where Can I Adopt a Cat?

Cats make fantastic pets; they are easy-going, not as loud as dogs, and can curl up on your lap and comfort you after a long, hard day. If you find yourself with a cat-shaped hole in your heart and are eager to adopt, there are many rescue centres around Ireland with cats and kittens looking for their forever homes. Galway Cat Rescue Galway Cat Rescue have partnered with Petmania Galway to help find local homes for cats in their care. They are...

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Feral cats resting together. Feral cats often live in colonies, groups of feral cats that live together in one territory, often near food sources and shelter.

Trap, Neuter, Return-What is It?

 What is TNR? Trap, Neuter & Return is the non-lethal, welfare motivated method of reducing the reproduction of feral cats in the community. Cats are humanely trapped, neutered by a vet before returning them to their colony homes to continue their free lives once more. While they are at the vets, the uppermost top of the left ear is cut painlessly across in a straight line to show the cat has been TNR’d. Cats undertaking TNR also have a full health...

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black and white cat wearing a red collar in amongst the leaves during autumn

Choosing a Collar for your Cat

It can be tricky finding a collar for your cat, especially for adult cats who may never have worn a collar before. If your cat is an outdoor feline who loves to explore, it’s important to give them a collar and ID tag should they ever go missing. Even if your cat primarily stays indoors, if they ever do accidentally wander off, someone may think your cat is a stray and take her to a rescue shelter. With an ID...

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Kittens eating from feeding bowl on the floor

What Should I Feed my Kitten?

Feeding your kitten the right food and providing a balanced diet is important as it will help support her unique growth and developmental needs. If you’re a first time kitten parent, it can be overwhelming when trying to make the best decision for your kitty’s diet. In this blog post, we’ll help you understand what to feed your kitten to help set her up for many happy, healthy years as an adult cat. Timeline of a Kitten’s Dietary Needs 0-4 Weeks Your kitten...

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