Pawfect Play

07/01/2022

Quote of the Week!

This week's quote comes from the renowned wildlife photographer & author Roger Caras. During his life, Roger wrote over 70 books and was a veteran of network television in the U.S. before devoting himself to work as the president of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

05/01/2022

TLDR; Yes! Dogs can eat Strawberries, in fact, they are FULL of fibre and vitamin C. However, they contain sugar, so ensure they are given in moderation.

As a dog owner, there is nothing more terrifying than turning around and realising your pup has eaten something they shouldn’t of. In this series of blogs, we’re going to look at various foods to see which are safe, and which aren’t so you know when to be concerned! Today, we’re looking at Strawberries. Firstly, Strawberries are not actually berries (who knew?!) they are actually fruit, as humans, we always think of fruits as healthy, however, the reality is there are certain fruits (Cherries for example) that are poisonous for dogs & cats, so it is ALWAYS worth checking if your four-legged friend has got a hold of something they shouldn’t have.

Luckily, Strawberries are completely safe for dogs and actually have some really good characteristics.

- Strawberries contain Malic Acid, which is a teeth whitening enzyme for your dogs' teeth

- They contain excellent levels of Vitamin C

- High in fibre

- They have a high-water content

Does this mean I can feed my dog strawberries all the time?

I’m afraid not….strawberries contain sugar which some dogs have trouble handling, this can cause an upset stomach or in some cases gastrointestinal issues.

It's also worth bearing in mind strawberry flavour products or canned strawberries are best avoided for dogs completely. They usually contain excess sugar or syrup or worse, they may contain chocolate or xylitol which are both highly toxic for dogs and may require a trip to the vets.

In conclusion…

Strawberries should be absolutely fine in moderation but, like all human foods, it is always worth checking with your vet before introducing them into your pet’s diet. If all is okay, ensure you are only giving your dog organic strawberries, this ensures they haven’t been treated with any preservatives and ensure you wash them thoroughly.

30/12/2021

Quote of the Day!

“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.” from the wonderful Turkish novelist & Nobel Prize winner, Orhan Pamuk

What is your favourite quote? Let us know in the comments!

29/12/2021

Did you Know?

Dog's noses have 18 muscles allowing them to better hear & express emotion.

Let us know your favourite dog fact in the comments below!

25/12/2021

Merry Christmas to you all!

We really appreciate all the support we've had from everyone over the last few months of being open, and are really looking forward to what the next year has in store of us. Watch this space!! Wishing all our friends a wonderful Christmas and New Year, and we're really excited to show you what we've got in store for 2022.

Lots of love, Jon, Bianca & Bella

24/12/2021

Following yesterday's post with Rex's bed all set up for him coming home, we've very kindly been sent a video of little Rex playing with his dinosaur! 🐶🦴🐾

How lovely is he?!

23/12/2021

** Customer Photo **

Welcome to your new home Rex! This great photo was taken by one of our lovely customers who has recently welcomed her pup into their home. Nothing like a dinosaur theme for a puppy called Rex! 🦖🦴🐾🐶

14/12/2021

How happy does Stanley look with a full collection of toys?! 🦴🐶

What a good boy - one happy customer ♥️ 🐕

09/11/2021

Top 5 Most Dog-Friendly Countries Around the World - where does your country come?

03/11/2021

The Top 5 Friendlies Counties in the world for pups! Where does your country come? Let us know in the comments below!

27/10/2021

Fun Fact of the Day! 🐶🐾🦴
Let us know your favourite dog fact in the comments below!

26/10/2021

Our Quick Basic Guide on Teaching your Pup to sit! ⁠
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21/10/2021

Top 10 Dog Names in the U.K. 🇬🇧

Where on the list does your pups name come?! 🐶🐾🦴

20/10/2021

** New Blog Post Out Today**

Today we look at whether rescuing a dog from Romania is right for you, and tell our story of Bella, our Romanian Rescue

https://pawfectplay.co.uk/blogs/news/is-adopting-a-rescue-dog-from-romania-for-you

The short answer is maybe. There are A LOT of variables to consider. Whilst this article won’t be able to give you a definitive answer, we’re hoping we can at least give you an idea of our experiences, with some information, so you can at least make an informed decision for yourselves. Whilst a ...

18/10/2021

https://pawfectplay.co.uk/blogs/news/what-you-can-expect-from-us

Our first blog post is up, talking about who we are, and our values.

Who we are; My name is Jon and, I started Pawfect Play with my wonderful partner Bianca, and of course dogs, Bella and Simba. Like many people, we started this company due to our frustrations of the quality of toys we were buying for our own dogs and felt there had to be a better option out there! W...

17/10/2021

That new toy feeling! 🐾

Approved & coming to you soon ✔️🐶🦴

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