Pet Protect Blog

All About Dogs. Dogs are one of the most popular pets in the world and these furry companions have been by our side for thousands of years. Dogs provide unconditional love, loyalty, and protection. As pet lovers ourselves, we thought it would be great to explore some fascinating facts and information about dogs. History of […]

Puppy Socialisation We’ve created a useful guide to help you as a pet owner understand the meaning of socialisation when it comes to welcoming a new puppy into your home. We’ve combined information from our own veterinary nurses and details from the Kennel Club to explore various tips and techniques that can help you. What […]

With September already upon us and daylight hours becoming shorter, many dog owners will be walking their dogs when it’s darker. We’ve created a few useful tips and included some items that are worth buying to help keep both you and your dog as safe as possible when out walking. Keep your dog visible Help […]

As a nation of pet lovers, we love to treat our cats and dogs and enjoy giving them tasty titbits almost as much as they love to eat them! Just like us humans, our pets will gain weight if you feed them too many treats and may need to lose weight. So how can we […]

Could your cat or dog be a lifesaver? Just as people do, our furry little friends can donate blood as well. Dogs and cats are capable of being blood donors to other dogs and cats in need and, it is usually a simple process provided that the donor meets all the requirements. There are many […]

Who doesn’t love getting a bouquet of flowers or bulbs? Cats and Lilies It is important to ensure they are pet-friendly and do not contain lilies if you have a cat in the house. All parts of the lily are potentially toxic, including the water they are in and the pollen that can easily fall […]

Buying a pet during lockdown became the new normal and thousands of people went ahead and purchased a dog or cat for companionship during times of social distancing and staying at home. People were able to live their lifelong dream of owning a pet as they had more time and working from home allowed them […]

Just like us humans, in the hot weather our pets can get feel the heat and get too hot. For us we can find ways to help ourselves cool down but for pets it’s harder for them and can be dangerous or even fatal to their health. We’ve created some useful hints and tips to […]

With the warmer weather here to stay for the next few months, it is important to keep your dog cool and safe during the summer. To help you as pet parents we have created some useful tips below. Never leave your dog or cat in a hot car. The temperature inside a car can increase […]

Your pets are part of the family and you treat them like your own children, so we understand how difficult it is when you lose a pet. As with any bereavement it can be devastating and an huge loss. Your pet may have been a close companion, a friend or a dog that you go […]