Are you considering in-home pet sitting if you’re travelling soon and can’t take your dog with you?  Leaving your pet and home can be daunting. Having done this several times over the years, we know this all too well! It’s why it’s so important to know that your best friend will be treated with the […] The post The Perks of In-Home Pet Sitting: A Pet Staycation appeared first on Pretty Fluffy: The Ultimate Lifestyle Destination for Dog Lovers ..read more

Is the sound of your dog incessantly licking their paws becoming all too familiar? If your dog won’t stop licking or chewing their paws, don’t worry – we’ve got a list of solutions for this common behaviour! Excessive paw licking and chewing can stem from various underlying issues, but identifying the root cause of paw […] The post 11 Remedies to Stop Your Dog Licking Their Paws appeared first on Pretty Fluffy: The Ultimate Lifestyle Destination for Dog Lovers ..read more

Wondering how you can make Halloween safer for your pet, while still including them in your scary celebrations? These Halloween pet safety tips will come in handy. From trick-or-treating to scary-cute Halloween dog costumes – all the things that make the spooky season fun to celebrate with your pooch – also have the potential to […] The post 5 Simple Halloween Pet Safety Tips appeared first on Pretty Fluffy: The Ultimate Lifestyle Destination for Dog Lovers ..read more

“Is he old?” “Has he had a hip replacement…?” “He walks like a dressage pony!” It’s safe to say our 3 year-old cocker spaniel, Sunny, gets plenty of attention when we’re out in public. His wobbly, clumsy walk is just as endearing as his utterly joyful personality. He is literally THE happiest boy in the […] The post Sunny’s Story: Cerebellar Hypoplasia in Dogs appeared first on Pretty Fluffy: The Ultimate Lifestyle Destination for Dog Lovers ..read more

“You don’t know what I know.” With his face cupped in my hands, I tell this to our 9 year-old cocker spaniel Ziggy often. He’s a perfectly healthy boy, but with every grey hair that appears around his face and floppy ears, so too does a growing dread inside. It feels silly sometimes, but I can’t escape the fact I am terrified of losing him. Ziggy and Sunny are so entrenched in every aspect of mine and Katy’s lives, that imagining a world without them feels impossible. Losing your pet is, unfortunately, something every loving pet parent will face one day. And like all forms of grief, navigating ..read more

Google ‘How to Prepare Your Dog for a Baby’ and you’ll get an infinite number of responses. Now that I’m the home stretch of my own pregnancy I’ve been researching like nothing else to prepare myself, and Soda for the changes that lie ahead. Trouble is, a lot of these so-called ‘guides’ are written by baby and ‘mommy’ sites which have all the focus on the newborn and pretty much treat the dog like a troublesome piece of furniture. Seriously. When I first found out I was pregnant I couldn’t believe some of the awful, misguided information that was out there. I even read one guide that said to t ..read more

You’ve probably heard about the human obesity epidemic. But what about the pet obesity epidemic?  Becoming a pet parent has been a hugely growing trend in recent years. And as proud dog mums ourselves, it’s been heartening to see society’s attitude towards pets slowly change for the better.  However, it seems an unintended side effect to this trend is emerging: as pet ownership rates increase, so too do pet’s waistlines. And with human obesity being an ever-growing problem, was it always inevitable we’d pass this epidemic on to our much-loved pups? Let’s take a look at the common cau ..read more

Are you concerned your aging pup is showing signs of dog dementia? While common health issues for senior dogs include physical conditions like kidney disease and hearing loss – it’s not only their bodies that can change.  Just like Alzheimer’s in humans, dementia can seriously affect your best friend’s quality of life as they enter their golden years. To help you recognize the signs and stages of dog dementia, we’ve enlisted the help of Andrea from All Things Chihuahua.  Here, Andrea shares her personal experience and research into Canine Cognitive Dysfunction, along with expert advi ..read more

If your dog has a persistent itch that won’t go away, these dog scratching home remedies could be the soothing solution your pup needs. There are several potential causes for chronic scratching in dogs, and identifying the cause of your pup’s itchiness with a veterinarian is key to providing them fast and effective relief. However, not every cause of dog scratching requires prescription medication or vet treatment.  That’s why we’ve compiled this list of natural home remedies to relieve itchy skin in dogs, so you can provide comfort to your best friend when it’s needed most. RELATED: Why ..read more

These touching old dog quotes celebrate the wisdom, loyalty and unconditional love senior dogs bring to our lives.  There’s an incredibly special bond that forms as your dog gets older, where every moment spent together is precious and cherished. As a senior dog parent, you’ll already know this all too well – and how the love of an old dog can profoundly impact your life. It’s why these thought-provoking senior dog quotes will resonate with you on a deep level, reminding you of the pure joy and bittersweet moments that come with growing old alongside a faithful best friend.  Whether ..read more