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04/11/2023

Here's just a few top tips on how to help keep your pets calm this bonfire night. 🎇

If you pets get especially stressed during this time of year, make sure to take them to the vets to get their help and advice. 👩‍⚕️

18/10/2023

Here's everything you need to know to run a successful campaign for your fundraising event on social media. 😎

Want to find out more? Check out our website boop.org.uk.

05/10/2023

How do you run a successful fundraising event? 🤔

Read through the below steps to become a fundraising pro. 💪

And head on over to our website - boop.org.uk, to find out more about Boop and to find our fundraising pack.

01/09/2023

What is Boop?

Read the below to find out who we are and what we do! ❤

Want to find out even more? Head on over to our website - https://www.boop.org.uk. 🐾

04/08/2023

Continuing on from our DIY cat toys video, Dr Eloise Quince is back with more feline fun! 🐱

In this latest video, she explores some pet toys that can bring fun to your furry friends. 🐾

17/07/2023

Happy Guinea Pig Appreciation day! 🤩

Did you know that Guinea Pigs love other piggy company so they should be never kept alone.

What Guinea Pig facts do you know? Leave them below! ⬇️

30/06/2023

Want some fun ways to help keep your chickens entertained? 🐓

Try hanging their favourite fruit and vegetables on string and attaching them to their enclosure!

23/06/2023

Some helpful advice from our Boop Ambassador and in house vet, Dr. Eloise Quince, on how to safely approach a dog.

09/06/2023

Top Tip of the Week - Rabbit 🐇

Rabbits are unique in that they are classified as hindgut fermenters, meaning they extract most of their nutrients from their food in their large intestine.

As a result, rabbits produce two types of faeces: hard pellets and soft, greenish-brown faeces called caecotrophs. Caecotrophs are essential to a rabbit's diet because they contain a high concentration of beneficial bacteria, protein, and other nutrients that the rabbit's body needs.
By eating their caecotrophs, rabbits can extract even more nutrients from their food and ensure that their bodies are getting all of the vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients they need. This behaviour may seem strange, but it's necessary for a rabbit's health.
For more facts on Rabbits, visit our website, novabright.io, to visit our Rabbit Care Course.

02/06/2023

Top Tip of the Week - Ferrets.🐾

Ferrets have a natural tendency to burrow and explore.
It's essential to create a safe and stimulating environment for them. One way to do this is by providing tunnels and hiding places within their living space. You can use ferret-specific tunnels or even repurpose PVC pipes or large cardboard tubes for them to play and explore in.
These tunnels fulfil their instinctual desire to burrow and offer exercise and mental stimulation.

Additionally, ferrets are known to be avid diggers. Providing a designated digging box filled with soft materials, such as rice, dried beans, or shredded paper, can be an excellent way to satisfy their natural digging instincts. This not only keeps them entertained but also prevents them from digging in inappropriate places.
For more information and facts on ferret husbandry, visit our website, novabright.io and check out our Small Animal Care Course.

26/05/2023

It's fun fact friday! This week is all about dogs! 🐶

When checking a dog's airway, it's important to first check for any obstructions in the mouth and observe for abnormal movements or sounds in the chest.

To assess breathing, observe the rate and pattern of breaths and listen for any abnormal sounds.
A normal breathing rate for dogs is around 10-30 breaths per minute.
Checking circulation involves assessing the capillary refill time, which should be less than 2 seconds when pressure is applied to the gum line or inner thigh.

Remember that these steps are meant to help you assess your dog's condition in an emergency situation, but it's always important to seek professional veterinary care if you suspect your dog is experiencing respiratory distress or other health emergencies.

19/05/2023

Its fun fact friday! This week is all about birds. 🦜

Providing enrichment is crucial for the physical and mental health of budgies and cockatiels.

These birds in captivity can become bored and stressed, leading to various health and behavioural issues such as feather plucking.

To provide enrichment, owners can offer a range of toys, perches, and food puzzles. Toys can include items like swings, ladders, and bells, perches of varying diameters and textures and pieces of natural wood or rope. Food puzzles can be created using specialised feeders or hiding treats and seeds around the cage. It's essential to rotate enrichment items regularly to keep the birds engaged and prevent habituation.

It's also vital to choose safe and appropriate enrichment items and supervise the birds with new items to avoid ingestion of unsafe items or any injuries.

12/05/2023

It's fun fact friday! This week it's lizards. 🦎

Did you know that some species of lizards are able to detach their tails when they are under attack?

This is called "autotomy," and it allows the lizard to escape from predators while the tail continues to wriggle, distracting the predator and giving the lizard time to get away.

The lizard will eventually grow a new tail, although the replacement is not always as long or colourful as the original. This is a top consideration to make prior to attempting to handle certain species.

09/05/2023

The ultimate debate. Which pet is better - dogs or cats? Part 2 🐶 🐱

Who do you think won this argument?

05/05/2023

Fun fact friday! This week is chickens. 🐔

Did you know that chickens have a unique feeding behaviour, called "tidbitting"?

When a chicken finds something to eat, they make a series of high-pitched, repetitive clucks to let the other chickens know that it's found food.
This is called tidbitting, and it's a way for chickens to communicate with each other and share food.
So, if you hear chickens making this sound, you know they've found something delicious to eat!

03/05/2023

The ultimate debate. Which pet is better - dogs or cats? 🐶 🐱

Whilst filming with our Boop ambasadors, Freya and William, they got into a little debate about whether dogs or cats are the better pet.

Help us settle this debate in the comments, which do you think is better?

Part 2 will be up next week so keep an eye out. 👀

24/04/2023

It's hairball awareness day! We wanted to share that hairballs are normal for all cats (long or short haired) and you should not worry. However, if your cat is frequently vomitting or refuses to eat, then this is sign of concern and you should then take your cat for a vet check up 🐾

22/04/2023

Happy Earth Day 🌎
Earth Day is an annual celebration that celebrates the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of ways we can help protect the Earth for future generations!

We have put together 3 ways we can all help protect the earth whatever our age 🤩

17/04/2023

Do you have a cat? Here's 3 fun cat facts for kids!🐱

09/04/2023

Wishing everyone a hop-tastic Easter!🐇🐥

Remember! You should never share your Easter treats with your pets. Sweets, chocolate, hot cross buns all contain ingredidents that are toxic to our furry friends.

Daffodils are poisonous to pets, if they eat the bulbs or flowers, or drink water from a vase with daffodils in!

05/04/2023

It's important to teach children to pick up after their pets! With it being Pooper Scooper Awareness Week, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to highlight the importance of picking up after your dogs! 🐶

1. It's a criminal offence in most areas of the UK to not pick up your dog p**p, you can be faced with a fixed penalty fine. 💸

2. It can spread disease. Diseases such as Parvo are easily spread by dog p**p. Parvo is a potentially fatal disease!😷

3. It can be harmful to the environment. If you do pick up your dog p**p but then decide to throw the bag into a bush or hang from a tree, it's not only unpleasant but can cause potential dangers to the environment and wildlife around them.😵

03/04/2023

Pet First Aid Month!
In a pet emergency, first port of call would be to contact a vet.

Older children should always be told where to access the emergency vet number, especially if you own a pet with an ongoing illness or medical condition.

01/04/2023

It's Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month - an awareness very close to Boop's mission!
Boop was created to help educate the next generation on animal welfare and pet care to help prevent cruelty to animals. As well as benefit children in learning and social skills.

Each donation helps us provide educational courses, school assemblies, workshops and resources to teach young people about pet care, wildlife and animals. https://www.boop.org.uk/

20/03/2023

It's Dogs in Yellow Awareness Day!💛
Do you know what it means if you see a doggo wearing yellow?
Today is to highlight the mission of Yellow Dog UK ... Some dogs need space and that's important to recognise and respect.

Children, and adults, should always ask permission before touching a dog they do not know.

14/03/2023

It's Learn about Butterflies Day, and gosh is there a lot to learn! There's so many amazing little facts we can share about butterflies 🦋 We have managed to cut down to our favourite four facts🤩

We encourage you to go do your own butterfly research, we're sure theres lots you didn't know about these beautiful little creatures!

09/03/2023

Meerkats use their keen sense of smell and quick digging skills to capture their prey. This includes; insects, as well as spiders, snails, rodents, eggs, lizards and scorpions.

06/03/2023

March is National Pig Month🐷
Pigs are usually under estimated by many. Did you know in studies they have out smarted dogs with their cognitive abilities?😯 Read more oink-tastic facts below!

03/03/2023

Happy wildlife day! There are so many ways we can all help our wildlife, one of those is to create your very own bug house or ‘wildlife’ area in your garden 🐛🐞 We found a super cool Bug Hotel at Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens and we asked our Vet, Dr Eloise how we can make our own! 🥰

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Did you know these fun facts about meerkats? 🐾 Let us know any other fun facts you have in the comments. ⬇ . . . #boop #charity #meerkats #meerkatsofinstagram #funfacts #welovemeerkats

Continuing on from our DIY cat toys video, Dr Eloise Quince is back with more feline fun! 🐱 In this latest video, she explores some pet toys that can bring fun to your furry friends. 🐾 #boop #vetadvice #vetlife #catfun #welovecats

Boop ambassador and vet Dr Eloise Quince shows us a few things you can find around the house to create DIY toys for your cats. #cattoys #catenrichment #vetlife #diycattoys #diypettoys #toptips

Want some fun ways to help keep your chickens entertained? 🐓 Try hanging their favourite fruit and vegetables on string and attaching them to their enclosure! . . . #boop #boopcharity #ChickensOfFacebook #chickenenrichment #chickengames #welovechickens #educationforall

Some helpful advice from our Boop Ambassador and @welovepets_uk in house vet, Dr. Eloise Quince, on how to safely approach a dog. . . . #boopcharity #howtoapproachadog #approachinganimals #charityambassador #charitysupport #dogadvice

cats vs dogs part 2

The ultimate debate. Which pet is better - dogs or cats? Part 2 🐶 🐱 Who do you think won this argument? . . . #boop #animalwefare #dogsvscats #littleambasadors #educationforall #educationforkids #wildlifeeducation #charity #part2

cats vs dog part 1

The ultimate debate. Which pet is better - dogs or cats? 🐶 🐱 Whilst filming with our Boop ambasadors, Freya and William, they got into a little debate about whether dogs or cats are the better pet. Help us settle this debate in the comments, which do you think is better? Part 2 will be up next week so keep an eye out. 👀 . . . #boop #animalwefare #dogsvscats #littleambasadors #educationforall #educationforkids #wildlifeeducation #charity

Meerkat Fact🐾