Top tips to keep pets calm during the fireworks
Autumn, Bonfire Night, Cat articles, Dog articles, Pet health articles, Seasonal articles, Stress & anxiety articles, Top tips for pet healthFireworks season is a stressful time for pets, with sporadic bangs going off, we share some top tips to keep pets calm during the fireworks.
With many events being held on different nights, fireworks season can last right up until the New Year…
Top tips for calming pets during thunderstorms
Cat articles, Dog articles, Seasonal articles, Stress & anxiety articles, Summer, Top tipsWarmer weather can often mean more thunderstorms, which is not only stressful for pets, but also their owners. Thunder can cause anxiety in pets due to the sudden loud noise, especially if pets have experienced past trauma.
Some dogs can also…
What is dog anxiety?
Dog articles, Pet health articles, Stress & anxiety articlesDog anxiety can affect all breeds and even though some dogs only experience anxiety at certain times of the year or in specific situations, if untreated it can cause behavioural issues.
Fear related anxiety – this is a common form of dog…
How to calm a scared cat
Cat articles, Pet health articles, Stress & anxiety articles, Top tips for pet healthA scared cat is often hard to spot as cats are notoriously independent and it can be difficult to tell that something is wrong with them.
Depending on their environment cats can become scared or fearful due to a number of reasons. If you have…
Puppy separation anxiety
Dog articles, For puppies, Pet health articles, Stress & anxiety articles, Top tips for pet healthPuppy separation anxiety can develop because your new pet gets used to having you around and they develop a bond. Many puppies can get separation anxiety because they don’t fully understand why you leave them.
To help prevent puppy separation…
Dog depression: why is my dog sad?
Dog articles, Pet health articles, Stress & anxiety articlesDog depression can be a common reason for pet owners to visit the vets. There are a number of factors that can impact your dog’s mood and behaviour, such as changes to their routine, environment or even fears and phobias.
Dog depression symptoms…
How to help a scared dog
Dog articles, Pet health articles, Stress & anxiety articles, Top tips for pet healthIf you have a scared dog, it’s important to understand what is causing that fear.
As their owner you will become used to their behaviour and any changes that occur in certain situations. Dogs are naturally curious and are usually happy and…
Reduce cat separation anxiety when lockdown ends
Cat articles, Pet health articles, Stress & anxiety articles, Top tips for pet healthAlthough they often seem independent, cat separation anxiety is cause for concern for many owners, especially following lockdowns.
During the COVID-19 crisis, pet owners have spent lots of time with their feline friends, which can lead of the…
How to reduce stress for pets during lockdown
Cat articles, Dog articles, Pet health articles, Stress & anxiety articles, Top tips for pet healthIt is important to reduce stress for pets during lockdown, as they can become anxious with changes to routines and more people in the home.
Increased stress for your pet can lead to changes in behaviour and can cause worry and stress for owners.…
Top tips to keep rabbits and small furries calm
Pet health articles, Small furries articles, Stress & anxiety articles, Top tips for pet healthIt's important in some situations to keep rabbits and small furries calm, as smaller pets can be nervous during vet visits and car trips.
There may be certain situations where you need to keep rabbits and small furries calm, which include fireworks,…
Top tips to reduce stress for a kennel or cattery visit
Cat articles, Dog articles, Pet health articles, Stress & anxiety articles, Top tips for pet healthPlacing your pet in a kennel or cattery for a few days can be a stressful experience. If your pet suffers from separation anxiety or is easily anxious, it can be an unpleasant experience and could also lead to stress for the pet owner.
There…
L-Tryptophan for dogs and cats
Cat articles, Dog articles, Pet health articles, Stress & anxiety articlesL-Tryptophan for dogs and cats is important as it can help to reduce stress and aggression in pets during stressful situations.
L-Tryptophan is a natural amino acid found in many proteins, which is involved in the production of the hormone…
Top tips to keep pets calm during fireworks
Autumn, Bonfire Night, Cat articles, Dog articles, Pet health articles, Seasonal articles, Stress & anxiety articles, Top tips for pet healthMany pet owners aim to keep pets calm during fireworks, as it can be a stressful time for my pets and owners alike.
When fireworks are let off sporadically, stress and anxiety becomes common amongst dogs and cats. This can continue from October…
Top tips to keep horses calm during fireworks
Autumn, Bonfire Night, Horse articles, Pet health articles, Seasonal articles, Stress & anxiety articles, Top tips for pet healthThe fireworks season can be stressful for horses and their owners. It's important to keep horses calm during fireworks, as they can be startled by the loud noises.
Bear in mind that fireworks can continue until the New Year, which can also make…
How to calm nervous dogs or cats
Dog articles, Pet health articles, Stress & anxiety articlesNervous dogs are a common reason for a pet owners to visit their vet. Seeing your four-legged friend stressed and anxious can be a worry for any owner.
If your dog is nervous or stressed easily this can be because of a number reasons, which…
Top tips to keep pets calm when moving house
Cat articles, Dog articles, Pet health articles, Stress & anxiety articles, Top tips for pet healthA house move can be stressful for everyone involved, so it's important to keep pets calm when moving house as they can sometimes get overlooked.
As a pet owner it can be a worry not knowing how a house move will impact your pet and you can be…
Top tips to reduce stress for your horse
Horse articles, Stress & anxiety articles, Top tips for pet healthNo two horses are the same and it's important to reduce stress for your horse if they are not happy.
Horses can be naturally fearful and certain breeds can demonstrate stress more than others, such as Thoroughbreds and Arabians. There are…
Top tips to calm your pet during vet visits
Cat articles, Dog articles, Pet health articles, Stress & anxiety articles, Top tips for pet healthKnowing how to calm your pet during vet visits can help make necessary trips less stressful for you and your pet.
Some trips to the vet are unavoidable for many pets and being able to calm your pet during vet visits can help with routine health…
Top tips to keep horses calm during travel
Horse articles, Stress & anxiety articles, Top tips for pet healthIt's important to keep horses calm during travel as they are naturally fearful and flighty animals and can be subject to stress. Travelling can be stressful for any animal and horses are no exception.
If your horse has not travelled previously,…
Top tips to help calm new pets
Cat articles, Dog articles, Pet health articles, Stress & anxiety articles, Top tips for pet healthGetting a new pet can be an exciting time, whether it’s a new puppy, kitten or a rescue pet. Knowing how to calm new pets and reducing any stress is important to help maintain their health during this time.
Settling your new pet into their…