For thousands of years, dogs have been a man’s best friend. Now, more than ever before, people are spending billions on their pooches, which is the result of a stable growth in pet ownership. This is fuelled by a record-breaking number of millennials owning furry friends. Nearly 35% of all pet owners are now millennials, surpassing baby-boomers by 3%. 43% of those who don’t have the pleasure of owning a dog told researchers that they want one in the future. So, you could say, it’s very popular to own a dog in the UK.
Posted on January 11, 2019
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It’s safe to say that our dogs are part of the family. Three in four dog owners celebrate their pets’ birthdays, as they would any other member of the family. Many throw parties, buy birthday cakes, and merrily sing Happy Birthday to their pooch on their big day. This is a direct outcome of the humanisation we see across the pet industry today. There is a bigger market than ever for pet-celebrations. Here at PurfectlyYappy.com, we understand how important it is for your pet to have a special day, so we provide everything you may need to make it happen.
Posted on January 11, 2019
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Considering whether or not it’s worth insuring your elderly pet? This may help you decide as data from Agria Pet Insurance has found that average vet bills for animals aged nine and over are almost three times more than the average of pets aged four or younger.
Posted on December 19, 2018
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Pet owners are being advised to skip the edible decorations and create an ‘alarm’ if they want to pet-proof their Christmas tree and keep their four-legged friends safe this festive season.
Posted on December 06, 2018
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New research by Direct Line Pet Insurance reveals pet owners may not be as in tune with their dogs as they think. A confident 47 per cent of owners boasted they could tell a dog’s emotion from the bark alone. However, the study shows frequent misinterpretations of what a canine is trying to communicate.
Posted on December 04, 2018
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This time of the year is filled with great excuses to get together with your family and friends, but it's also a time that many pet owners dread. Between now and the new year, fireworks get increasingly common, and they can cause many pets to become anxious, stressed and scared – with the RSPCA receiving 436 calls relating to fireworks between October and November just last year. Here's some advice on how you can make your pat feel more comfortable.
Posted on October 24, 2018
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We've asked our Facebook followers this week to post their dog's favourite sleeping position. The photos we received were so cute we had to share our favourites with you.
Posted on October 15, 2018
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