I am thrilled to share an exciting new venture that has been a labour of love for both my little ex puppy farm dog, Ellie, and I. We are so proud to announce the launch of “Ellie Belly Designs” on the Amazon Merch program, where we are bringing you a fantastic range of dog-branded apparel …
Advice
How to make huge savings on Veterinary medications
Buying repeat veterinary medication and prescription food directly from your veterinary surgery can prove hugely expensive, which is why buying online will provide significant savings. Here are a few reasons why: Lower prices Online retailers will usually have far lower overhead costs, compared to brick-and-mortar stores, this enables them to pass on these savings to …
Money saving tips for your pets
Money-saving tip for your pets Keeping a pet is expensive. The PDSA calculated that the average medium size dog would cost approximately £27000 during its lifetime and as the recession bites, dog owners are looking to make savings wherever they can, which is why cutting the cost of grooming can literally save you hundreds of …
Is pet insurance worth it?
This is an extremely tough question to answer, so let us explore the advantages and disadvantages of pet insurance. Advantages We are a nation of animal lovers, and it is our responsibility to ensure that our animals are cared for and that means in sickness and in health. Veterinary treatment is not cheap and with …
Moving home with your dog
Routine It can be extremely upsetting for any dog when their regular routine is disrupted, therefore it is important to maintain as much normality as possible around moving home. Try to keep packing confined to one room and leave your dog’s belongings until last. As with cats you should check that your dog’s collar and …
Why dental hygiene is so important for your dog/cat
There are many reasons why dental hygiene is so important for your dog and cat and here I am outlining the main ones. Tooth decay There is nothing worse than a greeting from your dog/cat only to recoil from a rancid smell, especially when your dog loves giving kisses. Ellie is always extra exuberant, it’s …
Pet insurance – is it worth it?
This is a tough question to answer, so let us explore the advantages and disadvantages of pet insurance. Advantages We are a nation of animal lovers, and it is our responsibility to ensure that our animals are cared for and that means in sickness and in health. Veterinary treatment is not cheap and with advances …
Travelling solo with your dog
Dog friendly service station I will shortly be taking my very first solo trip from Dorset to Cornwall with my little Cockapoo and I am extremely worried about toilet breaks for myself. I therefore, started to look online for service stations where I could take Ellie, allowing us both to have a toilet break and …
National Animal Poison Prevention Week
If you didn’t know already, March 20th sees the start of National Poison Prevention Week. It is a great opportunity to raise awareness of potential hazards that could be lurking in your home and some of them can be surprising. Common household products Below is just a small sample of foods that can be toxic …
High fashion in the dog world
Let’s get something straight before I go any further. I am not a fan of dressing dogs per see. Yes it looks cute on Instagram and I am certainly guilty of this when creating content for the brands that Ellie and I work with, but we should not forget the hazards of dressing dogs for …