Puppy

Clicker Training your Puppy

Clicker training is one of the easiest ways to train most types of pets. Here are some tips and step…

Kitten

Kitten Vaccination Schedule

This simple kitten vaccination schedule will ensure that your kitten is protected from infectious di…

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Microchipping your Kitten or Cat

Microchips are so much more useful than just helping to reunite lost kittens and cats with their own…

Kitten, Cat

Kitten Playing, Games and Exercise

Play and exercise are essential for kittens, not only to physical development but for mental develop…

Dog Poo and the Environment

Your dog's poo can contain infectious parasites that might harm the health of other pets or humans.…

Cat Ear Infections

Cats love a good scratch behind the ears and sometimes it can indicate an ear infection.

Looking After an Older Dog

Your dog gives you so many good years of their and your life, here's some tips to give your ageing c…

Senior Dog Diseases

By catching these signs of an old-age disease early, you have a better chance of managing any illnes…

Puppy, Dog, Nutrition

Dog Anal Gland Issues

Anal gland problems are an often-encountered frustration for pet owners, mainly dogs. So that's the…

Dog, Nutrition

Bad Dog Breath and How to Fix It

It’s important to address bad breath early so here's some expert tips on how to fix and prevent it.

Puppy

When do puppies open their eyes?

When puppies are born, their eyesight & hearing isn't fully developed. So when does this happen?

Puppy, Dog, Nutrition

How an Adult Dog's Nutritional Needs Vary by Size

Nutritional needs of dogs vary by their breed and size. Here's what you need to know.

Puppy

How to Stop a Puppy from Biting

Biting is a natural puppy behaviour, but how do you make sure it doesn't disturb you or your family

Kitten, Cat

Knowing when to Take your Cat to the Vet

Cats can often hide any illnesses, so how do you know when you should take them to the vet?

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How to Look after a New Kitten

Tips for bringing home and settling in your new kitten.

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Puppy Sleep Training

As well as toilet training, and basic commands like sit and stay, your puppy also needs sleep traini…

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Why do dogs lick?

Licking is a common and normal dog behaviour, but these types of licking is undesirable or may even…

Puppy, Dog

Dog Emotions

Just like us, our canine companions experience a range of emotions. Find out the most easily recogni…

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Can Dogs Eat Cat Food

Can you feed cat food to your dog? Will it do harm?

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Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

Exactly why dogs eat grass is still up for discussion. But is thought to stem from a survival instin…

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Mixed Feeding - Wet & Dry Food

For taste and satisfaction, some pet parents choose to feed their cats or dogs a combination of wet…

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Bee and Wasp Stings on Dogs: What to Look Out For

How do you know if your dog has been stung by a bee or wasp?

Puppy, Dog

Pet Insurance for your Dogs

Dog lover Jodie gives her experiences with the pros and cons of insurance for her dog.

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Benefits of Getting a Cat

There are so many benefits to having a cat (or two, or three) that I can’t imagine life without a fe…

Kitten, Cat

Pet Insurance for your Cats

Sam Allemann, cat lover and foster carer, gives her experiences with cat insurance.

How Often should I Feed my Puppy

Feeding guidelines are printed on packs of puppy food. But how many times per day should you feed a…

How to Get a Fussy Puppy to Eat

Three reasons that your puppy may not be eating.

Is your Cat Healthy?

We all want the best for our cats. But how do you know if they are healthy? Here's eight signs to lo…

Keeping your Cat Happy at Home

Keeping your cat happy, building your bond with them. Easy!

What’s the right amount of exercise for my dog?

Exercise is important for puppies and dogs for their physical and mental health and development, but…

Puppy Development - Before I Get Them

Ensuring your puppy has had a great start to life before you bring them home will make life much eas…

Health impacts of feeding a poor diet to your pet

Many pet owners ask me “Is premium pet food really worth it?” See what Dr Gretta Howard, practicing…

Puppy Teething

The puppy teething process is so much faster than that of humans. Dr Gretta Howard has put together…

Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds

We all want a dog in our lives. How do we make sure we're choosing a breed that isn't going to flare…

Best Dog Breeds for Children & Families

Choosing the ideal dog breed for a family with young children can be a tricky decision as there are…

Taking your Dog on Holiday

There are plenty of dog-friendly accommodation options if your four-legged friend is up for going on…

Holiday Pet Care

Our tips to make sure your pets are well looked after when you go away on holidays.

What is pet house sitting?

A guide to this 'live-in' service for looking after your pets.

Taking your Puppy Outside

It's the most exciting part of your pup's day, and here's some tips to make sure it stays that way.

How to Help a Nervous Dog

How can you reduce anxiety in your dog, if they get nervous when out in public?

Taking your Dog to the Dog Park

What dog doesn't like a visit to the park? Here's some tips to make sure everyone else does too.

Boarding Your Dog When you Go Away

Dog boarding kennels can have a bad connotation, but they shouldn't. Here's why.

Boarding your Cat when you Go Away

Some simple tips when boarding your cat when you go on holidays.

How to Read a Dog's Body Language

A dog’s body language and behaviour can cue you into how it’s feeling. Learn to read the signs and y…

Separation Anxiety in Dogs

How to alleviate your dog’s fears of being left behind – and the resulting bad behaviour.

Puppy, Dog, Nutrition

How To Get a Shiny Coat on your Dog

A shiny coat doesn't just mean compliments at the dog park.

Kitten Hygiene and Safety Around The Home

Dr Gretta Howard with some safety tips about kitten hygiene.

Puppy Hygiene and Safety Around the Home

Some tips to keep your puppy and your family safe in the home.

Introducing a New Puppy or Dog to your Current Dog…

All dogs have their own unique personalities and introducing a new dog to your pack can be hard but…

Dog Desexing - What are the Benefits?

Benefits of desexing far outweigh the risks but the right timing is important.

Kitten Nutrition Guide

Kittens have very specific dietary requirements. Are you doing the right thing?

Kitten, Cat

Creating the Perfect Relationship with your New Ki…

Introducing your kitten to your home is so exciting for you, but can be scary and unsettling for the…

Where should I get my new puppy from?

So you’ve decided the time is right to bring a puppy into your life – how exciting! But you’re not t…

Kitten, Cat

Kitten Toilet Training

A simple guide and steps for toilet training your cute new kitten.

Entertaining your Dog inside your Home

10 indoor activities for you and your dog, for those times that you can't get outside.

Kitten, Cat, Nutrition, Ingredients

What to feed your kitten?

Kittens need specially formulated kitten food to ensure they have the right mix of nutrients to aid…

What to consider when choosing a breed of puppy

Once you’ve made the decision to share your life with a puppy, you’ll need to decide on the breed.

Importance of a Good Diet for Puppy Nutrition

Feeding your puppy the right nutrition is vital for a great start in life.

Puppy, Dog, Nutrition

The Three Elements of Dog Faeces

Let's face it, it's not a glamourous subject. But it's so very important for monitoring your dog's h…

Kitten, Cat, Nutrition, Ingredients

Best Food for a Fussy Cat

My cat seems to be a fussy eater, says Dr Gretta Howard. How can I compare and test cat foods, and w…

Puppy, Dog, Kitten, Cat

How To Care For Dogs in Winter

A change in season can call for a change in routine for your dog. Here are some tips and advice to h…

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Tips for keeping up your training routine at home

Your routine may go through changes, but your dog’s training schedule should remain as consistent as…

Puppy, Dog

Dog Park Etiquette

Thinking of taking your puppy to the dog park? Make outings easier and safer by observing proper dog…

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Integrating your pet into a new work routine

Adopted a pet during lockdown, and now you need to make some changes to your routine? Here are some…

How To Leash Train your Dog

How do we correct poor leash behaviour?

Signs of a Healthy Dog

How can we be sure our companions are looking and feeling their best?

Healthy Dog Treats

Finding a healthy dog treat for rewarding.

10 Quick Tips when Visiting the Vet

Our tips for getting the most our of your visit to the vet, and making sure your pet is calm and sec…

How to Cut your Dog's Nails

Did you know, overlong nails can chip, break or become embedded in the paw?

The Importance of consistency in Training

Consistency in training your dog is beyond important.

Healthy Inside and Out

Information on roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms, as well as information on symptoms an…

Keeping Healthy in the Park

What should you look out for when giving your furry friend a run around the local park?

Toilet Training your Dog

What's the key to toilet training your dog?

The positive impact of pets

How do our furry friends manage to give us such a boost when times get tough?

The importance of routine in your dog’s life

Not unlike humans, dogs feel happier and more settled with a good routine in place. But why is that?…

Puppy, Dog

5 tips to keep your pet entertained while working…

We all love spending time with our pets, but even if you’re working from home you can find yourself…

Can you teach an old dog new tricks?

How do you ensure that your new adult dog becomes a well-mannered member of your family?

My New Dog is a Fussy Eater

Bringing home a new dog who is a fussy eater can be frustrating. So, how do you find out what food t…

Returning to work or school - what's the impact on…

As COVID-19 restrictions start to ease, and we return to work, school or study, we are starting to s…

Working from home with your pet.

Oue working conditions have changed, as more people are working from home. How does this impact your…

Welcoming a new puppy into the house

Raising your new puppy during isolation

Some advice for raising a new puppy during the challenges, restrictions and health risks of COVID-19…

Exercise, training and health for your new puppy d…

Part 2 of our series about raising your puppy during isolation, including exercise, training and gen…

What is parvovirus?

What you need to know about canine parvovirus.

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Advice for staying at home with pets during COVID-…

These are certainly testing times for humanity across the globe. So many pet parents consider their…

Puppy, Dog, Kitten, Cat, Nutrition

The Facts on your Pets and COVID-19

As news about the COVID-19 pandemic continues to fill the screens of our TVs and devices, concerned…

How to Perfect Your Dog’s Poos

Let’s face it – one of the the worst parts about owning a dog is cleaning up the poo. So, how can yo…

Puppy, Dog, Nutrition, Ingredients

Best Dog Food for Allergies?

Dog, Nutrition, Ingredients

Doggy Dieting Tips

Human food can cause problems for pets. Think twice before sharing your leftovers.

Dog, Nutrition

Arthritis in Dogs & Cats

If your old dog is increasingly reluctant to join you on walks, or the cat no longer bounds up the s…

Real meat? What does it mean in pet food.

The idea of 'real meat' is something that pet food companies throw around, but what does it really m…

Plant vs animal proteins. What’s the difference in…

Meat vs plant proteins in pet food, what's best for your pet?

Puppy, Dog, Nutrition, Ingredients

Does Black Hawk use Real Meat in their Recipes?

Read more information about real meat in our recipes.

Kitten

Welcoming a kitten into your family

A kitten is a friend for life and finding the one that’s exactly right for you can be difficult when…

Puppy

Bringing Home Your New Puppy - First Days

Puppy

Bringing Home a New Puppy - Setting Up

Some tips which will help you give your puppy the best start in life.

Puppy

Bringing home your new puppy - Family Introduction…

Fishy Pet Foods

Puppy, Dog, Nutrition, Ingredients

Nutrition Tips for Small Breeds

Kitten, Cat, Nutrition, Ingredients

How fit is your cat?

Exercise and feeding regimes are pivotal in preventing obesity. Cats should be slim with an athletic…

Kitten, Cat, Nutrition, Ingredients

Got a Fat Lazy Cat? Here's How to Get it Moving

Domestic cats can sleep 22 out of 24 hours a day, but is this normal? Domestic cats have a comfortab…

Kitten, Cat, Nutrition, Ingredients

How often does your cat lap up fresh drinking wate…

Wondering what the best food to feed your cat is? The answer is in mixed feeding. Cats can be prone…

Puppy, Dog, Nutrition

The Weight Game - Keeping your Pets Weight in Chec…

Some quick tips to keep your pet's weight in check.

Puppy, Dog, Nutrition, Ingredients

Should I feed my dog wet or dry food?

Wet and dry dog foods have different benefits. How do you decide what to feed?

Puppy, Dog, Nutrition, Ingredients

What dog food is made up of.

How do you find the best fuel for your puppy?

Puppy, Dog

A cool dog is a happy dog

Dogs do not have very effective thermoregulation as they cannot sweat and can only cool down by pant…

Dog, Nutrition, Ingredients

Dogs have different nutritional needs

Dogs have evolved to have very different nutritional needs and digestive tracts from people. Even th…

Puppy, Dog

Finding the right puppy for you

You not only want a pup you love, but a dog who’ll love your lifestyle. The right size and temperame…

Puppy, Dog, Kitten, Cat, Ingredients

Toxic items in the home

Winter is here and our pets are spending more time exploring the warm indoors rather than the great…