Pet Rescue Landscape in Ireland

Petmania Report: Pet Rescue Landscape in Ireland 62% of Irish Pet Owners Have Adopted Rescues: Petmania’s 2024 Report Highlights Ireland’s Growing Commitment to Animal Welfare Ireland is embracing pet adoption with enthusiasm, as shown by the 62% of pet owners who have chosen to adopt rescues. Petmania, Ireland’s leading pet care retailer highlights this growing commitment to animal welfare in its 2024 Pet Rescue and Adoption Report. The report reveals both the inspiring trends in pet adoption and the pressing challenges faced...

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CBD for Pets: Everything You Need to Know

As more pet owners turn to natural remedies, CBD oil is gaining popularity for its potential benefits. Hemp Heros is an award winning Irish hemp company which specialises in CBD products for pets. In this blog, we’ll cover how safe CBD is for pets, how to give it to them, and some of the studies on how it may help with anxiety especially around firework season. How Safe is CBD for Pets? One of the most common concerns pet owners have is whether...

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8 Ways To Keep Your Pet Safe This Halloween

As the mid-term break draws near, families are busy carving pumpkins, choosing costumes and planning spooky activities for this year’s Halloween. What fun…for humans! It is important to keep our pets safe this Halloween, and we urge pet owners to remember Halloween is a time of great disruption for our four legged family members. To manage this, we have compiled our top tips to minimise the impact on pets through this stressful period. 1.Keep Chocolate Away Many sweet treats — especially chocolate —...

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How to apply a spot on treatment

Applying a spot-on treatment doesn't need to be scary - in fact, it is very easy!. Below we have a very simple to follow step-by-step guide on how to apply it correctly. If you need help applying your spot-on treatment, our team can help you in-store. How to apply a spot-on treatment Spread the hair between your pet's shoulder blades Open the spot-on treatment and apply directly to the skin Allow the treatment to dry in and avoid petting them. Shop flea & tick spot-on...

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Introducing a New Cat into your Home

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...

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Outdoor vs Indoor Cats

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...

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Signs Your Cat Is Happy

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...

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Skin & Coat Care for Cats

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...

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Managing stress & anxiety in your pet

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...

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Cat Nutrition: Everything You Need To Know

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...

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