It seems obvious to us that despite the glossy advertisements and all the hype, a lot of the dog food on offer today is of poor nutritional value and in some cases may contribute to the chronic conditions that so many pets seem to suffer from.   We see more skin diseases, epilepsy, diabetes, hyperactivity, tumours and arthiritis than we ever did thirty years ago.    The manufacture and sale of pet food is a business.    It isn't cooked over an Aga in a country kitchen - it's made in factories.   The actual 'meat' content is usually very low.  Who knows what the animal derivatives are.  The vet bills for a much loved and ailing elderly pet are often very high.   Yet most dogs in the past were active and healthy to a ripe old age.   We're getting more conscious about the need to source the ingredients in our own food, and avoid 'ready' meals.   Isn't it time to do the same for our pets?

We are what we eat and for peak condition, health and fitness, there is little doubt that organic food is best.   We now stock PERO ORGANIC & Complete Dog Food with ingredients that are approved by Peta, Uncaged and Organic Farming Certified.   See our PRODUCTS FOR SALE Section for further details - call and collect only at present.

  How many times have you heard someone say - 'if only he could talk...'    But your dog can talk and understand most of what we say too.   Having ongoing conversations with your dog is an essential part of solving behavioural issues and helping him to be a happy pet.

Go green - Money-saving Pet Care Tip - If you don't have time to take your dog to the grooming salon you can always give him a quick 'dry' shampoo at home

Training your cats to go outside to the toilet is by far the best and cheapest option.

Some dogs wouldn't dream of chewing anything up - others go for everything they can get their teeth on - your best trainers, the t.v. remote, the steering wheel in the car, their bed, a corner of the sofa even.   When it's not a puppy thing and your dog is still a chewer when he's grown up,  is there anything you can do to stop him?

Fussy Eaters

You don't really expect me to eat that do you?    You've put a dish of high priced premium morsels down for your dog and he sniffs suspiciously and backs away.    He's looking at the food as though you're trying to poison him.    Do you (a) Try another flavour - maybe he's gone off Lamb and rice?   (b) Rush out and buy an even more upmarket brand.  or (c) Give him your chicken casserole instead and go and buy yourself some fish and chips? 

 Most dogs are a little bit afraid of banging fireworks - some are absolutely terrified.  They cower, shiver, bark and try their best to get away and hide.  Some remain afraid long after the event has passed.   The symptoms may worsen with each passing year.   Cats too often show the same fears.   So, how can you help your pet cope with this firework phobia?

   We're getting lots of reports of cats going missing.  One moment they're happily sitting on a wall or lounging around the back yard, the next time anyone looks for them, they've gone.   Stolen?   Lost?   Knocked down?  Taken by a predator?   What's going on and what can we do to keep our cats safe/

  We all love rabbits but caring for them and keeping them safe is more difficult than most people think.  They need lots of room.  A carefully balanced and, if possible, natural diet.  Safety from predators.  Even when we get all this right, there are still other hazards - even water drinkers can be deadly.