Author: Rachel Smith

Rachel Smith is a huge animal lover and has always been passionate about the wellbeing of pets. She currently has a rescue dog, Stewie and a corn snake, Samson, but has experience of looking after various different pets over the years.

Is it safe for dogs to eat pumpkin?

by Rachel Smith - 81

Pumpkins are everywhere around this time of year, especially with the lead up to Halloween. This vegetable may be mostly known for it's carving ability, but it's also enjoyed in dishes such as soup, pumpkin pie and even stuffed pumpkin. However, it's not just us humans who can enjoy a

How much to feed your cat

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As anyone with a pet cat knows, you have to make sure that you are feeding them appropriately to help keep them healthy. There are many things you need to consider when thinking about feeling your cat which we will outline in this article. One of the main concerns is

Keeping Your Dog Safe This Halloween

by Rachel Smith - 755

The evenings are getting darker, the air is colder and frost has even started making an appearance in the mornings. Halloween has crept up on us again this year. It may seem like a fun time of year for us humans, but for our canine friends, it can be daunting as

Cats and Fireworks: How can you help?

by Rachel Smith - 140

Firework season is fast approaching, and although this year it may be slightly different without the organised community displays, we can guarantee that there will still be plenty of fireworks being set off in people's gardens. For our pets, especially cats, the loud and unexpected noises that fireworks make can

Pets found to benefit lockdown well-being

by Rachel Smith - 162

Pets of all shapes and sizes, whether they have fur, feathers or even scales, have been found to have really helped Britons through the uncertain times we have all faced during lockdown. A recent study conducted by University of York and University of Lincoln has found that having a pet

Keeping Your Dog Safe This Autumn

by Rachel Smith - 398

Now we’re well into September, summer is coming to an end and we will soon be saying hello to Autumn. This change in season comes with an unfortunate list of hazards for our canine friends. In this article, we will discuss what to be aware of when you’re on your

How to give the best care to your pet goldfish

by Rachel Smith - 240

Goldfish may be a popular choice when it comes to pets for children but this is mostly down to an incorrect perception that they are easy to look after. However, to give the best care to your pet goldfish, there are several factors that need to be carefully considered. Giving

Can I walk my dog if I’m self-isolating after being abroad?

by Rachel Smith - 557

Current government guidelines regarding the Covid-19 pandemic requires you to self-isolate for 14 days once returning to the UK from select abroad countries. This restriction means that you MUST only be within your home and garden at all times. Unfortunately, this does apply to exercise and dog walking too. How

How to snap the pawfect photo of your pet

by Rachel Smith - 1503

We all love taking photos of our pets but how many of your shots actually end up being worthy of hanging on the wall? Taking photographs of pets, and indeed all animals, can be very difficult. Unlike humans, they don't sit and pose for long so you have to have

How To Choose A Vet

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If you have never had a pet before, or if you are new to an area, choosing a new vet can be quite a daunting task. You want to make sure that your pet is well looked after and that they are in capable hands. We have put together this