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Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Snoop Dog Toy

Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Snoop Dog Toy

Last week we started looking at Planet Dog’s range of innovative and stimulating dog toys; that theme continues this week with the multiple award-winning Orbee-Tuff Snoop Dog Toy. Just like the Bamboo Wood Chuck and Mazee we reviewed last Friday, this is a toy that will challenge your pooches brain in a thought-provoking way and hopefully keep him or her joyfully occupied for hours.
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Dog Friendly Events in the UK – April 2017

Dog Friendly Events in the UK – April 2017

They say April is one of the wettest months of the year, but knowing our pooches, that won’t stop them from exploring the great outdoors. Here’s some great dog-friendly opportunities that are worth braving all weathers for.
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Top 5 Dog Books Ever (Part I)

Top 5 Dog Books Ever (Part I)

Having already looked at the great canines to have donned the album cover, we're shifting our focus this week towards the written word. This week and next we'll be taking a look at the best dog characters ever created in the world of fiction. From Oliver Twist's Bullseye to Steinbeck's pet poodle Charley, we've tried to cover the more unforgettable dog characters to of graced the pages of publishers throughout the ages.
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Pet vs partner: where do your affections lie?

Pet vs partner: where do your affections lie?

As National Pet Month (1st April – 1st May) approaches, a survey has revealed we may be giving our pets more affection than our partners.
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Planet Dog Ball Toys

Planet Dog Ball Toys

Using 100% sustainable bamboo and reused cork scraps, Planet Dog have created the Bamboo Wood Chuck and Ball Dog Toy. Engineered to create a sleeker take on the more generic ball-tossing devices, the bamboo core within the wood chuck offers strength and flexibility which allows for maximum ‘chuck-ability’.
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Kurgo Impact Seatbelt in Car Dog Harness

Kurgo Impact Seatbelt in Car Dog Harness

This week we're shifting our focus towards a brand which has only recently been made available to purchase here at Purrfectly Yappy. They're an American brand that specializes in dog-automobile safety, known as Kurgo. Kurgo pride themselves in being the front-runners of the next generation of crash-tested car harnesses, having engineered their specific models for 8 years.
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5 most common non-food items swallowed by pets

5 most common non-food items swallowed by pets

Pet owners will know how much their dog or cat loves to investigate, chew and often eat anything they can - even if they really shouldn’t.
 
If your pet has swallowed something dangerous, you may spot signs like vomiting, choking, respiratory distress, lack of appetite and lethargy. If you notice any of these sign, or suspect they may have eaten something they shouldn't have, consult your vet immediately.
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Signs of Thiamine Deficiency in Cats

Signs of Thiamine Deficiency in Cats

It was brought to the attention of many cat owners last week about the dangers of vitamin deficiency in your pet.
 
Pets at Home recently recalled AVA products from their range of dry cat food after cats began experiencing severe reactions to the food. Tests confirmed the food was lacking in the important vitamin B1 (thiamine).
 
Aware of the grave risks of this deficiency, Laurent Garosi RCVS & European Veterinary Specialist in Neurology at Davies Veterinary Specialists (DVS), took to social media to offer advice to owners.
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Sir Patrick Stewart & Ginger!

Sir Patrick Stewart & Ginger!

The famous British actor Sir Patrick Stewart is in the spotlight again, but this time for reasons unconnected to acting. The Star Trek and X-Men star has started fostering an adorable Pit Bull called Ginger.
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Wild Wash Pet Stinky Dog Shampoo

Wild Wash Pet Stinky Dog Shampoo

As part of WildWash’s Pet range – featuring a wide variety of natural pet cosmetics – we have the WildWash Pet Stinky Dog Shampoo. Having been developed by the team at Wild Wash for the past 15 years (using their vast amounts of knowledge in the grooming industry) here we have a shampoo that is not only quick rinsing but most importantly, kind to your pooch’s skin.
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Dog v Cat: felines ahead in rehoming race at Battersea Old Windsor

Dog v Cat: felines ahead in rehoming race at Battersea Old Windsor

For the first time in its history, the Old Windsor branch of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has rehomed more cats than dogs. According to statistic released by the rescue centre, they rehomed 618 cats compared to 607 dogs in 2016 - a narrow victory, but a victory nonetheless. In 2015, 'only' 593 cats were rehomed by the centre while 717 canines found their forever home.
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Deceptive Dogs Deceiving

Deceptive Dogs Deceiving

We all think our dogs are not only truthful but devoted and obedient too. However, a recent study at the University of Zurich in Switzerland has been considering dog’s ability to deceive us silly humans. Marianne Heberlein, a student in dog cognition wanted to test our pet’s ability to manipulate and deceive their owners, in order to get what they want.

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