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Jun- 2020 -

1 June

Tips for maintaining a pet’s digestive health during lockdown

Now that we are able to spend more time outside than we have been able to during lockdown, it’s important to consider your pet’s gut health and what can affect it to avoid any unwanted trips to the vets. A pet’s gut can be affected by a number of situations…

May- 2020 -

28 May

The next steps: Grooming salons with distancing measures

With pet grooming salons preparing to reopen across the country, it is important to consider how they might be able to operate when the restrictions are eased to re-introduce more services. Below, we at Groomers, have hypothesised what we believe the new process will entail, in order to remain compliant…

26 May

Top tips for separation anxiety when Covid-19 lockdown ends

With the UK in lockdown, some pets will be enjoying the extra company at home. However, as lockdown restrictions start to ease and people return to their normal routines, pets may develop separation anxiety. If pets have become used to you being around 24/7 anxiety might occur when they are…

21 May

How is the pandemic impacting dog behaviour?

When there is a sudden change in routine, all dogs will respond and adapt differently, and it’s not to be unexpected that some behavioural issues may surface. The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown everyone’s lives and daily routines off kilter, and this is, of course, having a big impact on our…

18 May

Covid-19 diary: A month of madness at Charley Chau

You know things are serious when headline sponsors instruct their staff not to attend the world’s biggest dog show. It’s the week after Crufts, sales are a bit flat – unusual – sales usually spike after Crufts. We’ve had a great start to the year so we’re not worried. Monday,…

15 May

Top tips for healthy skin and coat in pets

As the weather gets warmer many pet owners will be spending time with pets in the garden. During Spring, allergies can become more prominent with some pets developing dry, itchy skin and sensitive skin. Managing a pet’s skin and coat is one of the most common reasons a pet owner…

13 May

Separation anxiety in dogs after lockdown

So much has happened over the last six weeks. There is no doubt that coronavirus has had a big impact on all of us in the UK – and that includes our pets. With the advent of coronavirus lockdown our routines and lifestyles changed overnight. Children’s schools closed, employees started…

11 May

Six weeks with Walter: What lockdown with my dog has taught me

When the UK went into lockdown six weeks ago, I, like many others, settled down for an extended period of time at home with a pet – in my case, a five-year-old Miniature Schnauzer called Walter. Lockdown hasn’t been easy for Walter. He’s a real family dog – by that…

7 May

Key marketing reminders for the pet industry to keep in mind

Understanding a customer’s mindset and their expectations is always critical to being able to provide them with a relevant and personalised experience. In times of crisis, this becomes more important than ever. The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has forced everyone to make significant changes to their everyday behaviours, which businesses must…

6 May

Salmon oil: Promoting pet wellness during and after lockdown

The effects of lockdown for pets can be a difficult and confusing time. Now, their main caregivers are at home all hours of the day, potentially disrupting their routines without understanding the reasons why. Just like us, our pets react in different ways to changes in routine. For some pets,…