Dogs

Dog-Friendly Christmas Markets: Top Alternatives and Safety Tips This Festive Season

Looking to bring your four-legged friend along for some festive fun? You're not alone! With searches for 'dog-friendly Christmas markets' up +180% over the past 30 days*, many of us will be looking to take our beloved dogs to the markets this year.

To help you and your pup enjoy a cheerful, safe day out, the team a t Canine Cottages has sniffed out some paw-some dog-friendly markets, along...

Golden Retriever

Most Popular Dogs On TikTok Revealed - And How Much They Are Earning

These Are The Most Popular Dogs On TikTok And How Much They Are Earning
  • TikTok videos tagged with #dog have been watched over 120 billion times
  • Golden Retriever videos are getting the most views on TikTok, followed by German Shepherds and Chihuahuas
  • Research shows that the most popular dog accounts could be earning over £9,000 per TikTok video

A new...

Dog on Beach

How to Have a Fun Day on the Beach This Summer With Your Dog

When the sun is shining and the mercury is rising, there is nothing that many of us want to do more than pay a visit to the nearest beach. It is only natural to want to bring your dog with you on these trips, but if you are going to then there are some tips you should observe.

Get Everything Ready

Before you and your pet head off to the beach, you should run through your checklist of...

Athletic dog

How to Help Your Dog Maintain a Healthy Weight

Overfeeding your dog and allowing them to become obese is definitely not a good idea. Granted, it’s seldom done intentionally and is more a matter of not knowing how to prevent it from happening. But let’s start with understanding why it’s so important to help your dog maintain a healthy weight in the first place.

Research has proven that slender dogs find it easier to get around and...

Dog on sofa

What Pet Owners Should Know About Heat Cycles

Dog owners must become educated about heat cycles and how they affect their female dogs. Most vets recommend spaying the dogs no earlier than six months, and most dog breeds will experience their first heat cycle around six months of age. When managing a female dog during a heat cycle, pet owners can use a few products to keep them more comfortable.

If the dog has its own bed, the...

Naughty dog

Insurance giant reveals the havoc household pets cause in homes

Canine Carnage: Insurance giant reveals what havoc household pets can cause in homes

  • TVs, carpets, and computers are the most common casualties in pet-related household claims
  • Accidents caused by dogs increased by more than a quarter (27%) last year in comparison to 2019
  • Admiral data reveals average value of pet-related claims equates to around £870
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Pet Damage

70% of UK Pet Owners Have Had Their Home Damaged by Their Pet

Survey reveals that 70% of UK pet owners have had their home damaged by their pet, and a further 80% of these owners have spent £250 repairing or replacing the damaged items.

Whilst 24% of adults have welcomed a new pet into their home in the past year, Brits need to keep an open mind about the unexpected costs of owning a pet– such as accidental damage caused to their home, from their new...

Tatooist

Pugs Are The Most Tattooed Dog In The World

There’s no disputing the love we have for our four-legged friends, from a cuddly cockapoo to a loving labrador, they have definitely earned their place as a man's best friend. In fact, for many people their pooch means so much to them that they’ll have their favourite breed tattooed on them as a permanent symbol of their love.

Curious to discover which breed is the most popular in...

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Fur-ocious pets costing owners £500 with home mishaps

Having the responsibility of a pet has cost owners more than £500 in damage repairs, on average, new research reveals, as lockdown sees a surge in pet purchases.

And as the festive season fast approaches, more of us will consider adding a furry friend to our family. But you might be biting off more than you can chew, as more than one in five (22%) pet-parents admit their animals have...