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Of course, you love your dog no matter what their IQ is, but if you want to know how you can test it, you might find this interesting! But, before you read this, remember that a dog’s intelligence is highly subjective when it comes to a pet parent and their dog’s relationship. While your dog…
Time to set new goals, not just for us, but for our pets too. We have 356 days ahead, giving us plenty of time to develop healthier habits and come up with fun ways to reach our goals. In order to come up with a list of resolutions, you will need to know what makes…
We all know the sense of feeling when we see a puppy for the first time (an overwhelming sense of joy) however, there are some things that might put people off owning a pet. To best determine whether you should give someone a puppy for Christmas is something you need to consider carefully. If the…
With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, pet parents have a few things to think about. If you are planning on going away for the holidays there are so many things to consider when it comes to your furry friend. Some people opt to go places where they can take their pet with them, but for…
Pet proofing your house could happen in stages, tackling one room at a time, or if you are brave enough, you could do everything at once. The set up might also change as and when your home dynamics change, but predominantly, the thing to remember is that the environment your pet lives in should be…
We don’t realise how stressful Halloween can be for pets, especially dogs. Although some of our more social furry friends enjoy the hustle and bustle of the festivities, some might find the visitors in costumes and the increase in noise levels a bit stressful. A dog’s natural instinct is to protect their home and alert…
Ever wondered what the top 5 conditions are that DOGS go to the vet for? According to Petsure’s data the above infographic shows the Top 5 conditions claimed during 2021 for DOGS under 8 years and DOGS over 8 years that visited their Vets. So, next time you visit your Vet for one of these…
Don’t feel sad if your dog breed is not shown on the top 10 infographic above. The list is based on the top 10 most popular dog breeds recorded during 2021 based on Petsure’s data, but everyone’s dog is special to us. In our eyes, you are all number 1!
It’s been 5 years since we last published the results for the Petsure Health Monitor and although a lot has changed since then, some things have remained the same. The infographic above shows the list of the top 10 dog names recorded during 2021. Can you believe that names such as Charlie, Daisy, Coco and…
Spring is here, and although we have been looking forward to it, there are a few things to remember to keep our pets hydrated. First things first. Your furry friends’ body is made up of 70% water and water is the most important nutrient necessary for each chemical process in the body, so we need…