Animals

Pupdate: Diane, Bella, Tess and Beckett
Owning one dog can be a handful, but having more than one requires even more responsibility! When introducing a new dog to your family, including your existing pets, it is so important to do this responsibly. As much as you may want a second pet, your existing pooch may not. Diane tells us about her three dogs and how she came to rehome them.

Horse Health – Spotting Sign of Illness and Diseases
Unlike us, animals can’t tell you when they are feeling a little under the weather, so knowing what signs to look for is so important. Spotting the signs early in your horse’s health and behaviour can help you get them the treatment they need sooner rather then later. World Horse Welfare are here to tell us more!

Dogs Trust Investigates Puppy Smuggling
Dogs Trust have been uncover to hunt out the truth behind puppy smuggling into the UK. Keep reading to learn more, and to find out what you need to be aware of when buying a puppy.

Poisonous Plants for Horses
Recognising poisonous plants and trees might just save your horse’s life. Keep reading to learn what to look out for in your horse’s surroundings.

How to Prepare for a New puppy
With their playful nature, wobbly walk and adorable little faces, it is far too easy to fall in love puppies. However, it is so important not to let the excitement of new puppy cloud your judgement on what to expect once they are part of your lives at home. We caught up with Dogs Trust to help give you some idea on what to expect when giving a puppy a home.

Bird Flu: The Signs and Actions for Prevention
In light of the recent outbreak of bird flu in Lancashire, we have put together some useful information when buying and selling chickens to make sure you and your birds are kept safe.

Holy Cow! 15 Incredible Cow Facts
Happy Cow appreciation day! Today is all about celebrating the UK’s most loved bovine specimen! In order to give this majestic creature the attention it truly deserves we’ve decided to make a list of facts, you probably didn’t know, showing just why we adore this four hooved mammal so much!

Horses in Summer | Our Top 10 Tips
With the temperature soaring and summer in full swing, we caught up with the Blue Cross to get some advice for you for happy and healthy horses this summer.

Pupdate: Val and Dolly
Rehoming a young dog can sometimes be a daunting prospect, especially if you don’t know how they have been brought up in those important first few months…however, that shouldn’t put you off. Val tells us how rehoming a young bouncy Springer Spaniel may have been challenging, but it has also been very rewarding.

Check List When Welcoming a Cat Into Your Home
Every animal deserves a forever home, so making sure your new pet settles in comfortably as soon as possible is important when building a relationship with him/her. Looking to rehome a cat? Keep reading to make sure you have everything covered!