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
As pet owners, the most important thing to us is keeping our pets safe. One way to ensure better safety for our beloved pets, is to get them microchipped. It helps keep them protected and allows us to be located and contacted should they ever end up out of sight. Over the years, microchipping has
There are so many wonderful things about owning a dog. Their loyalty and companionship, training them and seeing them progress, sharing your life with them; these are only a few of the special ways they will impact your life. However despite all of these fantastic things, looking after a dog can be challenging, and one
