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Advice from the Team: Dog Training with Tania

Advice from the Team: Dog Training with Tania

Posted by PetDirect on 16th Apr 2024

Are you ready to embark on a journey of training and bonding with your furry companion? Meet Tania, our Petdirect Customer Care Agent by day and expert puppy trainer by playtime! When… read more

Foods Your Dog Can And Can't Have

Foods Your Dog Can And Can't Have

Posted by PetDirect on 31st Aug 2023

As a devoted pet parent, you’ll understand the importance of providing your furry friend nutritious and safe treats. Ideally your pet’s diet consists of a balanced and good quality pet food, but… read more

Perfect pets for apartment living

Perfect pets for apartment living

Posted by PetDirect on 2nd Nov 2022

Hilarious hi-jinks and bed fails. Constant companionship and loyalty. Excuses to enjoy some playtime. Fluffy cuddles. No wonder so many of us love the idea of sharing our home with a pet!… read more

Pet safety during fireworks

Pet safety during fireworks

Posted by PetDirect on 4th Oct 2022

A night full of bright lights, loud bangs, and surrounded by friends and family. It can be an exciting night for us humans, but not so much for our furry family members.… read more

How to choose the right dog harness

How to choose the right dog harness

Posted by PetDirect on 1st Oct 2022

Comfy and cosy bed? Check. Regular flea and worm treatments? Check. Quality dog food to fuel your pup’s activities? Check. Lead and collar? Check. But hang about - what about a harness?… read more

Anxiety in Dogs

Anxiety in Dogs

Posted by PetDirect on 1st Oct 2022

You exercise your dog every day, rain or shine. You ensure there are plenty of daily play sessions and food they love, and you’re generous with their favourite treats. In short, you’re… read more

Seasonal dog and cat allergies

Seasonal dog and cat allergies

Posted by PetDirect on 21st Sep 2022

The constant sneezing, the itchy eyes, and the sore throat - ah yes, it must be allergy season! Although human allergy sufferers can be easy to spot, dogs and cats suffering from… read more

Getting your pet ready for spring

Getting your pet ready for spring

Posted by PetDirect on 31st Aug 2022

Spring is here! And for our four legged friends this means lots of walks, playing and exploring is just waiting to be had. Even cats enjoy more outside time during spring due… read more

How to move homes with pets

How to move homes with pets

Posted by PetDirect on 29th Aug 2022

Moving home is a big life change, even for us humans. There’s plenty to organise and lots to do, and it’s normally a noisy, chaotic and pretty stressful time. It’s equally stressful… read more

Worms in cats and dogs

Worms in cats and dogs

Posted by PetDirect on 29th Aug 2022

The life of a pet parent isn’t just quiet cuddles on the sofa and share-worthy adventures. As every responsible pet owner knows, there’s some less photogenic stuff that goes on, including things… read more

Does your pet have ear infection?

Does your pet have ear infection?

Posted by PetDirect on 29th Aug 2022

If you’ve ever had an ache in your ear, you’ll know how painful and uncomfortable it can be. With their long ear canal, your pet is at even greater risk of ear… read more

How to groom different types of dog coats

How to groom different types of dog coats

Posted by PetDirect on 17th Aug 2022

Our furry friends come in all shapes and sizes, including their coats. It’s their coat type that tells you how much of your time is going to be spent wrestling them into… read more

How to groom your pet at home

How to groom your pet at home

Posted by PetDirect on 17th Aug 2022

Grooming your pet isn’t just about making sure their skin and coat is in tip-top condition. It’s also about bonding. Regularly grooming your pet - bathing, brushing and combing them - gives… read more

Understanding Dog Body Language

Understanding Dog Body Language

Posted by PetDirect on 31st Jul 2022

Wagging tail, perky ears, and an excited bark -- a happy dog right? Although it can seem on the surface dogs are great at expressing their needs, wants and feelings, there’s usually… read more

Managing Your Pet's Arthritis

Managing Your Pet's Arthritis

Posted by PetDirect on 13th Jul 2022

Often, we see middle-aged or older dogs or cats starting to show slowness and stiffness, especially in the colder months.   This can be a source of pain that affects their quality… read more

Dog Nutrition 101 The Basics

Dog Nutrition 101 The Basics

Posted by PetDirect on 30th Jun 2022

When it comes to canine nutrition, maintaining the nutritional health of your dog is simply about ensuring that you provide them with the right nutrients in the correct amounts. The nutrients that… read more

Transition your pet onto a new food

Transition your pet onto a new food

Posted by Pet Direct on 30th Jun 2022

Nutrition is the key to a happy, healthy pet, but there may be instances where you’re required to make a change to your pets diet. This may be that they've turned their… read more

Health supplements for your pets

Health supplements for your pets

Posted by PetDirect on 28th Jun 2022

As the colder days roll in, we hoomans start to think about boosting our health with additional vitamins and supplements to stay in tip-top shape. But what about our furry friends? With… read more

Common reasons your pet is gaining weight

Common reasons your pet is gaining weight

Posted by PetDirect on 10th Jun 2022

Most of us humans know the feeling of gaining a little extra weight. Whether you’ve hopped on the scale and seen the number go up, or can’t fit into your favourite pair… read more

Learn about puppy desexing

Learn about puppy desexing

Posted by PetDirect on 8th Jun 2022

Puppies are undeniably adorable - who can resist those tiny paws, big eyes and mini snuffles? But looking after a litter of puppies is hard work, not to mention expensive. Which is… read more

Wet and dry feeding your dog

Wet and dry feeding your dog

Posted by PetDirect on 28th Feb 2022

When trying to decide what to feed your pet, you might feel like you need to decide: dry or wet dog food? The truth is that both dry and wet dog food… read more

Top tips for grooming your dog

Top tips for grooming your dog

Posted by PetDirect on 31st Jan 2022

Good grooming will help your dog look and feel their best. Routine grooming sessions also allow you to examine your dog’s coat, teeth, eyes, ears, and nails for signs of problems. How… read more

Choosing a lead for you and your dog

Choosing a lead for you and your dog

Posted by PetDirect on 23rd Jan 2022

A dog lead is one of the most important dog accessories for your furry friend. Surprised? It’s more than just a way to keep your dog close when you go for a… read more

Tips for travelling with pets

Tips for travelling with pets

Posted by PetDirect on 19th Dec 2021

When traveling with your pet, it can be a grand adventure or a total nightmare. The key is preparation, especially when you’re traveling with new pets. A positive, peaceful attitude also goes… read more

Tips for travelling with your dog

Tips for travelling with your dog

Posted by PetDirect on 14th Oct 2021

Dogs are a major part of our family that are by our side through many important moments in life. It makes sense that many pet parents choose to take their dog with… read more

Introducing a food for the first time

Introducing a food for the first time

Posted by PetDirect on 28th Aug 2021

A new pet food should always be introduced gradually, even if your pet appears to like the new food. This will help reduce the chance of a stomach upset following a food… read more

Lockdown with your dog: A beginner's guide

Lockdown with your dog: A beginner's guide

Posted by PetDirect on 21st Aug 2021

Ok, so you’re in lock down… and probably the first time you and your fur friend will be spending weeks in each other’s company – poor fur kid. This is an amazing… read more

Bravecto: Wondering if your dog has fleas?

Bravecto: Wondering if your dog has fleas?

Posted by PetDirect on 20th Aug 2021

Most dogs pick up fleas at least once in their lifetime. Fleas are the most common external parasite found on dogs, and whether you live in the city or the country, there… read more

Keeping your dog sane whilst in isolation

Keeping your dog sane whilst in isolation

Posted by PetDirect on 14th Aug 2021

While most dogs are probably over the moon to have their owners home with them at the moment, they will also have to go through an adjustment period. Just like us humans… read more

Why feed a premium food?

Why feed a premium food?

Posted by PetDirect on 31st Jul 2021

We all love our pets and would like them to be their healthiest selves and live for as long as possible– even forever if we could make it so! Accordingly, we want… read more