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Product Review: FitBark

Product Review: FitBark We received a super swanky new product to review! The Fitbark monitors your dog’s everyday activity, rest and sleep via an app on your phone. It is able to detect unusual behavior (great to show the vet) and helps us to motivate both ourselves and our pet’s activity! The Fitbark is available … Continued

Employee of the Quarter: Doug Collingwood

Employee of the Quarter Here at Animal Friends we love to help as many charities as we can. Along with our bimonthly charity competition, we also run an Employee of the quarter scheme where a cash amount is donated to the winning Employees charity of choice. Being such animal lovers, we love to get to … Continued

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312% Increase in Cases of Arthritis in Dogs Since 2012

Our latest research has highlighted a worrying statistic about UK canines. Cases of arthritis in dogs has risen by 312% between 2012 and 2015. As we looked into this data more closely, we found that the number of cases is expected to rise even further to around 369% by the end of 2016. Arthritis is … Continued

Why Does My Cat Keep Meowing?

There are many reasons your cat might be meowing. As kittens, meowing is a big part of life. Kittens tell their mothers they’re hungry, cold or scared by meowing. But as kittens grow up, they learn to express themselves in different ways, whether that’s by hissing, yowling or growling. Perhaps you’ve noticed that your own … Continued

A Guide to Introducing Two Cats

There are many benefits to having a multi-pet household, including an increased amount of socialisation for your pets and more companionship for everyone within the home. However, introducing your new cat to ones already living within the house can be very tricky. Cats are extremely territorial, which can spark cat fights and other mischievous behaviour … Continued

Why Does My Horse Chew Wood?

As a horse owner, you may notice sizeable chunks of your fence missing when your horses are free to graze in their paddock and you may also be surprised to learn that it is in fact your own horse making the damage! To humans, this makes little sense. Why would your horse opt for a … Continued

Review: Vax Airlift Steerable Pet Vacuum

Review: Vax Airlift Steerable Pet Vacuum We all know the pain of pet hair in our homes, on our furniture, and in our cars. We recently received a very exciting vacuum cleaner courtesy of Vax. The Airlift Steerable pet vacuum has an on board TurboTool that has been specially designed to remove embedded dirt and pet … Continued

A Guide to Viral Respiratory Disease in Cats

What is Viral Respiratory Disease in Cats? This condition can be found in any cat but is most commonly found in enclosed environments such as catteries, animal shelters and multi-pet households. It is a highly infectious disease and transmission amongst cats that live in close proximity happens very easily. Once your cat has the disease he or she will be a carrier … Continued

A Guide to Yeast Infections in Cats

What is a Yeast Infection in Cats? A yeast infection is a fungal infection that can affect either one specific part of your cats body or the whole of their body. This type of infection can generally be found in your cat’s ears, nose, mouth, digestive tract or genitals but can be found in areas of the … Continued