The holiday season is a time for joy, laughter and spending quality moments with loved ones – and, of course, that includes our four-legged friends! While we all know how important it is to show your pet some love throughout the whole year, Christmas is a great excuse to give them a little extra care and attention. Flip your pet an extra treat as dessert after Christmas dinner or as a ‘thank you’ for letting you wrap up gifts in peace with TreatView, our smart pet camera and treat dispenser. Make sure your pet’s Christmas dinner is served on time and guarantee your all-important Boxing Day lie ..read more

Here at Closer Pets, we’re all about bringing you closer to your pet. That’s why we have a dedicated team who design our products with your little loved ones in mind. Our smart pet products have been created as solutions to real-life problems, making dog or cat ownership more convenient – and fun! So whether you’re spending the day at work, popping to the shops, meeting friends or enjoying a gym session, you can go about your day knowing that your pet has access to their next meal and the great outdoors without fuss. And, even better, all of our high-tech, high-quality products can be controll ..read more

We were thrilled to attend the London Vet Show this month! On 16th and 17th November, the Closer Pets team headed to ExCeL London for a two-day event all about helping those in the veterinary industry become the best practitioners they can be. The event involved lots of networking opportunities for vets, plus a range of practical and educational content to support their day-to-day work. And there was even the chance for pet care brands – like us! – to chat with industry professionals, too. It was brilliant to connect with fellow professionals who share our passion and commitment to championing ..read more

Looking for some fun and simple ways to have fun with your paw-tner in crime this autumn? Well, it just so happens that this cosy season is home to National Dog Week – and we have plenty of ideas of ways you can celebrate with your pup! Dog Week is celebrated internationally during the last week of September. It’s thought to have been established nearly 100 years ago in 1928 by Captain William Judy, a dog owner and publisher of Dog World Magazine.  We like the sound of him, already! With the initial aim of encouraging people to spend time and money on looking after dogs during uncertain e ..read more

Looking for a hassle-free way of letting your pet stretch their paws without welcoming in a chilly breeze this autumn? Read on to discover our top reasons why a cat flap or dog door might just be the perfect solution. Shop the range: https://closerpets.co.uk/collections/door-range   Convenience – for you and them In, out, in, out? It’s a cat's prerogative to plead with you to let them out, take a few tentative steps and discover the weather isn’t quite as enticing as they first thought (especially in the colder months) and then come meowing to be let in. Likewise for any playful pups w ..read more

Microchipping your pet is not only the responsible thing to do, but it’s also a legal requirement for dogs and will soon be for cats as well. If you’re on the fence about microchipping or have heard horror stories or conspiracy theories about it, we’re here to help put your mind at ease. The internet is an amazing resource, but it has a lot to answer for! In our opinion, anything you can do to protect your furry family member is a good thing, and that includes microchipping. With that in mind, we’re going to cover as many pet microchipping myths as possible in this blog. Myth 1: Microchips can ..read more

Microchipping cats is purely optional right now. Though there are some great benefits, it’s currently not a legal requirement. That changes in June 2024. From this date, it will be mandatory to have your cat microchipped. At Closer Pets, we’re all about keeping you close to your pets, so naturally we think it’s a great idea. Sadly, too many cats go wandering off and get lost with no way of getting back home. As pet owners ourselves, we know just how heartbreaking that can be, which is why we think this change in the law is a good idea. As microchipping your cat will be compulsory from next yea ..read more

Is cat microchipping mandatory? No, it’s not mandatory right now, but it soon will be. Changes in UK law mean cat microchipping will become mandatory in 2024. Here at Closer Pets, we feel really positive about the new cat microchipping law. As pet owners ourselves, we know that there’s nothing worse than sitting and waiting for your pet to come home and not knowing if they ever will. And in some ways, it’d be even worse knowing that your cat may be found, but unless its collar and tag are intact, there might be no way to reunite you. A cat microchip changes that. And for that, we think the cat ..read more

With more daylight, bluer skies and hints of bright colour returning to nature, it won’t be long until we can say spring has officially sprung. In the lead-up to warmer weather, there are plenty of things you can do to make sure your pet is comfortable, energised and healthy in the upcoming months – from a trip to the groomers to their latest vaccinations and new, fun ways to stay hydrated. Now’s the best time to start preparing for the changing of the seasons, and get yourself and your pet ready to spring into action. Read on for our top tips and advice to get spring-ready.  1. Get ..read more

Green pond water has to be the number one challenge new pond owners come across. Along with what fish to stock and what plans to use, keeping pond water clean and clear is the most important consideration. That’s what we’re going to tackle today. As pond experts with decades of experience, Closer Pets will share the causes, effects, and remedies for green pond water. What causes green pond water? The primary cause of green pond water is algae. These are tiny single cell organisms that live in water. Not all of them are green, they come in all kinds of colours, so if your water is more a brown ..read more