As restrictions eased a little, we saw a rise in the amount of people booking last minute trips and getaways, both in the UK and abroad. Due to the way Covid 19 impacted everybody’s travel plans for this year, people have now been taking advantage of the opportunity to book trips within the UK as
Though hot weather is a little bit hit and miss in England, we do go through spells of really hot, sunny days. Although this is great for us, it can be very uncomfortable for our pets. Coping in the heat is something that dogs often find quite hard, and so it’s important as their owner
Preparing to board your pet for the first time can be quite daunting and worrying. Not only are you unsure of what to expect, but owners generally also feel anxious about how their pet will cope and if they will be okay. Furthermore, there are things you need to know as a pet owner beforehand,
As with any type of animal, all cats have different personalities. Some are confident, sociable and outgoing, whereas others can be a little more nervous, shy and reserved. However, even with the most nervous cats, there are things you can do to bring them out of their shell and make them feel more comfortable. Furthermore,
Traveling can be a very stressful time for your dog. Some dogs aren’t phased by having to get into the car, whereas others find it a little traumatic, and even become travel sick. As taking your dog on car journeys is sometimes unavoidable, for example taking them to the vets, or to boarding kennels, it
In most cases, dogs and cats are not commonly the best of friends. In fact, they don’t get along with each other very much at all. In a standard scenario, if a dog and cat come into contact in the street, the cat is going to be scared and run away, and the dog will
Christmas is a time for giving, and it’s a period where we like to spend quality time with our loved ones and surprise them with gifts. It is also the time of year where a lot more pets are rehomed and adopted, as they are often given as gifts on Christmas Day. Whilst this may
Bonfire night is probably the worst time of year for our pets. All of the fireworks and loud bangs often terrify animals, and so it is an incredibly stressful time for them that can also cause stress to you as their owner if you don’t know how to keep them calm. With bonfire night taking
With any breed of dog, grooming is essential. However to the extent of which you do this is subjective. Some people may groom their dog themselves by brushing and bathing them on a regular basis, whereas other owners may take their dog to a groomer perhaps once a month or so. Furthermore, the amount of
Here at Hollybank Cattery & Kennels, we believe that no home or family is complete without a pet. Animals bring so much joy to our lives in their own little unique ways, and they certainly make the best companions. While we love all animals and pets, we wanted to dedicate this blog to cats, and
