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07/11/2024

04/11/2024

Fireworks night is now more fireworks season and whilst they might be fun for us, the loud bangs and flashing lights can be extremely distressing for dogs 😥

If you’ve not been able to prepare ahead, here are some last-minute tips to help them during fireworks themselves:

• Block out flashes and bangs. Close any windows or curtains and turn the lights on. Put on music or the TV to help disguise the noise.

• If your dog wants to hide, let them stay where they feel safe.

• If they seek reassurance, calmly give them attention and comfort. Research shows that ignoring them won’t help.

• If your dog doesn’t seem worried, then it’s best to keep them busy with their favourite toys, treats or activities so they don’t become anxious.

• Try to stay calm and relaxed yourself. Your dog will pick up on how you’re feeling, so do your best to relax.

• If your dog makes a mess by accident, avoid telling them off as this might make them feel more scared.

Share this with other dogs owners and for more tips, visit 👉 https://bit.ly/3TagSDJ

03/11/2024

So important! 🐶😺🦔

03/11/2024

Don't forget: pumpkin is toxic to hedgehogs! ⚠️🎃🦔

You might think to leave your leftover pumpkins from Halloween on the ground in gardens, parks and green spaces for animals to eat. While not harmful to birds or squirrels, they can be incredibly dangerous for hedgehogs.

Hedgehogs tend to eat anything they find, including discarded pumpkins. But once eaten, pumpkin can cause severe diarrhoea, which will lead to dehydration and even death! Discarded pumpkins can also attract rats, smother wild plants and grasses and lead to the growth of invasive plants.

✅ Instead of leaving your old pumpkins in your garden or local park, dispose of them properly by placing them in your food recycling bin or your own personal compost heap. Alternatively, you can turn them into pumpkin bread, muffins or soup, or roast them and turn them into pumpkin seed snacks for bird feeders.

02/11/2024

02/11/2024

Check out Debbie's fab window display 🇬🇧 Lest we Forget 🙏

02/11/2024

01/11/2024

Did you know: Fireworks can produce a sound between 120-175 decibels, which is more than double the volume of a vacuum cleaner and even louder than a jet engine! Sounds over 85 dB can damage a humans hearing, while sounds over 140 dB can cause immediate damage and pain.

As we know, dogs and cats ears are more sensitive and can hear sounds much further away than humans., so imagine how loud that is for them...

Thousands of animals suffer every year due to fireworks. Help prevent their pain and save lives by joining us in advocating for change with ! There are lots of ways to help:
📍Find out how many pets are impacted by fireworks in your area: https://bit.ly/4fbfGdT

📩 Encourage your local council and MP to take action by using our quick and easy contact form: https://bit.ly/4fbfGdT

🗣Speak out! For advice on how to have conversations with neighbours and be more firework friendly, click here: https://bit.ly/3Y81POE

01/11/2024

Only buy 'dog safe peanut butter'

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween from Team My Bestie

31/10/2024

Trying to do some research and read up on new pet products. Don't worry Stanley I wasn't reading that! 😻