Pets Explained

30/07/2024

Your reminder that cool mats aren’t just for dogs! Here’s lovely feline client Eliza showing us no rest spot is better than her fresh new cooling mat…

Keep in mind our pets wear fur coats, and can’t simply take them off, turn on a fan or run a cold shower to cool down. On hot days consider providing cool mats (pop them in the fridge beforehand), or towels soaked in cold water. You may put ice cubes in water bowls, and freeze wet-food meals.

If you’re concerned about your pet overheating, always call the vet quickly - especially for flat-faced dogs and fluffier pets with dense fur, who are less able to regulate their heat.

Like and share with your fellow fluffy-pet owners 😉☀️

27/10/2023

Do you ever think your cat might be a little, well... strange? 🙀

In fact, you're not alone! See my mini interview below with the fabulous team at The Cat Doctor. Together we explore some of the motivations behind your feline's more quirky behaviours 😺

17/08/2023

I'll be teaming up with The Cat Doctor (mobile vet specialising in - you guessed it - cats!) to celebrate their 10th anniversary in September. I'll present a free Webinar talking about cat-cat conflict and answering queries on common feline behaviours. If you've got any burning cat questions, comment on the original post!

See below & share the post to benefit your cat-loving friends 😸

12/07/2023

Why do dogs guard, and what can you do to manage this tricky behaviour? Swipe through to find out more.

06/07/2023

Recent figures suggest rates of dog bites in the UK are increasing. If this is true, why? And importantly, what can we do to make people (and dogs!) safer?

features in discussing why the answer might be more complex than you think.

Numbers and stats were taken from 's Paw Report over recent years.

'So called "pandemic pups" may have been unprepared to adjust to normality after growing up in lockdown, and vets are reporting more owners delaying or unable to afford treatment than in previous years.'

01/07/2023

'No' means No.... doesn't it?

Knowing what we do about dog and cat psychology, our 'No' really doesn't ⛔ mean the same thing to our pets!

Swipe through for a more efficient strategy to stop nuisance behaviours in our furry friends...

29/03/2023

Rest in peace Paul O'Grady.

What a character! This man was joyful to work with, and equally joyful in his approach toward every single dog and cat he met at Battersea. His contribution to animal welfare will not be forgotten.

In this clip, Paul & I discuss the behaviour and welfare of dogs reared on now illegal 'Puppy Farms', circa 2018.

29/11/2022

Do you wish your dog was less restless? Gave your chairlegs a wide berth rather than chewing them to pulp, or less clingy?

My favourite activity to occupy your dog is a Destruction Box.

Undeservedly they're not very well known, though in my experience destruction boxes are one of the most interactive, enjoyed, cheap (use old packaging) and stimulating activity you can offer at home. Not to mention using these discourages chewing other items!

What does your dog think of one? Like & share to get this wonderful idea out there to dog owners who would benefit.

See below for a how-to demo guide with my (very) glamorous assistant, Ronnie the Whippet! More to come...

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03/08/2022

The APBC provides membership of Clinical Animal Behaviourists and Animal Behaviour Technicians, both of which are able to register with the ABTC. You can find out more about these roles here: https://buff.ly/3AoDl9h

19/07/2022

Strapped for cash? No matter.

Pets Explained is accredited by the APBC*, which means if your pet insurance covers behaviour, consultations are claimable.

Celebrate by getting in touch today!

* Association of Pet Behaviour Councillors