Welcome to Petplan’s blog, a space where you can read up on the latest pet-news, find out interesting facts and tips about keeping your pets happy and healthy, and share your views on hot topics.
Here are Petplan’s top tips for making sure your pet’s feet stay in top condition all year around…
It’s important to remember the below is general advice for looking after your pet’s paws. If you have any concerns or are worried about your pet, then your first port of call should always be your vet.
All of the things you initially took into account – such as expense and your ability to care for them – are still vitally important, but this time around there is more than one pet to think about.
Petplan takes a look at the considerations of having two (or more) cats in your home…
Because of the often difficult decisions that need to be made if you come across an injured cat, it’s important to know what to do should you find one.
Petplan has put together some useful advice should you find a stray cat with some help from our friends at the Blue Cross…
It’s a wonderful place for responsible breeders to advertise and find new homes for their animals and for would-be owners to find themselves the perfect pet.
We’ve put together our 10 most popular cat breeds from the site along with some helpful information about the typical personality and temperament of each breed…
However, it’s also a serious commitment with many important duties to consider that may not be immediately apparent – responsible pet ownership consists of more than simply feeding and playing with your pet.
Here are some things to bear in mind before and after you get a new pet…
However, there’s a growing trend for specially-designed pet furniture that will allow your furry friend to be stimulated and entertained within your home.
Below are some of the most innovative and interesting examples that Petplan has come across. As always, if there’s anything you think we’ve missed, let us know in the comments below…
Lots of noise, sweets and decorations means there are plenty of added hazards for your pet to avoid. However, if you take a few added precautions, your pet can enjoy Halloween along with the rest of your family.
Here are Petplan’s top tips to ensure your pet has a happy and safe time…
Patience and understanding how nerve-racking it can be for your pet can go a long way to helping things go more smoothly, but there are other things to bear in mind.
Here are a few top tips that our friends at Blue Cross have helped us with to ensure a successful start…
No matter how many times you point and press and bribe with treats and toys, trying to get the perfect snap can often prove a frustratingly difficult endeavour.
So, to help you capture your pet’s personality perfectly, Petplan spoke to award-winning photographer and Paws Pet Photography founder, Paul Walker, to get his top tips on how to get the most out of your pet pictures…
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