Littermate Syndrome in Dogs and Puppies

litter of labrador puppies lying in plastic doll house door

Getting a new puppy and tempted to bring home a sibling too so there’s a friend to play with? It’s always hard to say no to a puppy or two…or three. But there are some instances where it’s best to step away. Unfortunately, having two puppies from the same litter can lead to littermate syndrome … Read more

Are All Ginger Cats Male?

Ginger cat peeks at the camera, as it lounges in its grey boarding kennel.

Are all ginger cats male? It’s a commonly persisting myth you’ve probably heard before. And while it’s based in fact, it’s not entirely true. We thought it was a good time to look at our autumn-hued cat friends in a little more detail. Read on, orange tabby cat lovers! We’re all in love with ginger … Read more

Why Do Terriers Shake? 5 Top Reasons Why

Shaking in Terriers can be caused by several things, such as cold or anxiety. Make your pup is healthy like this brown and black pooch in the grass.

Although most dogs shake or tremble at some stage, if it’s happening frequently it can signal a more serious problem. And smaller breeds tend to be more prone to it, like the Terrier dog group. So, why do Terriers shake? In some cases, shaking in Terriers can be caused by less serious factors like excitement … Read more

Pet Dental Insurance: What’s Covered and What’s Not?

As it sticks its head out the window, this cute black dog shows off its healthy teeth.

You may think of pet insurance plans as cover for emergency illnesses and injuries. Perhaps you even know providers like PD Insurance have third party liability cover too. Being covered for those events is critical, but what you might not have considered is pet dental insurance to cover dental diseases. Have you wondered whether it’s … Read more

Christmas Dinner: What Foods Can My Dog and Cat Eat?

Can a dog eat vegetables? This pup creatainly wants cookies watches its owner prep a yummy meal.

Christmas is a time to relax with our nearest and dearest. If your dogs and cats aren’t part of the ‘close family’ umbrella, then…umm…you’re doing it wrong! Loads of us pet owners will put a little pressie under the tree or give our furkids a special treat for dinner. Some of us even invite them … Read more

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