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
Some pet owners just see vaccinations as a formality at the vets when they adopt a new animal, however there are lots of reasons behind why animals need to be vaccinated. Most of it comes down to keeping them safe and well in themselves, as well as everyone around them including you as their owners
We all want our pets to be as well behaved as possible, however the training process and helping them to understand what good behaviours are can sometimes be tricky, especially if you are trying to train a young animal like a puppy. With that being said, this doesn’t just apply when your pet is young.
June is national ‘Adopt a Cat Month’, and this is something we wanted to raise more awareness about as it highlights the importance of animal adoption and why it is so much better than buying from a pet shop. There are so many animals in shelters waiting for their forever home, and what better time
Sometimes, it is absolutely necessary to leave your dog at a boarding kennels, and as pet owners, this can make us a little bit anxious and worried. A lot of people try to avoid having to board their dogs, however it is sometimes the only option and what people don’t know is that there really
Training your dog is a very rewarding task, but it’s not always easy, and it certainly requires patience and good technique. Most commonly, you will train your dog with the basics when they are puppies, which needless to say can be a little hands on and require a patient and engaging approach. Dogs are very
