Subscription boxes have become very popular in recent years, and it’s possible to get them containing anything from makeup to healthy snacks. Pets aren’t left out of this market, and there are now quite a few pet subscription boxes, mostly focused on food, toys and treats. Protect My Pet is different in that it’s a monthly subscription service that sends you accurate doses of flea and worming treatments for you pet. Continue reading
15 of the Best Cat & Dog Trackers – Buying Guide & Reviews
Last updated: July 27th, 2023
Do you ever wonder where your cat goes when they head out for the night, or worry about your dog being scared and running off when on a walk? If so, then a pet tracker could be the answer! But with so many devices to choose from, how do you know what is the best pet tracker to buy? To help you decide, we’ve reviewed 15 of the best trackers for cats and dogs available in the UK. Continue reading
More Than Pet Insurance Review
More Than Pet Insurance offer the full range of cat and dog insurance products, starting with Accident Only and going up to Lifetime policies. Vet fees limits range from £1,500 for their Basic Time Limited policy, up to £12,000 for their Premier Lifetime policy. They are one of only a few pet insurance providers who offer the full range of policy types.
They are also one of the largest pet insurance providers in the UK, and are owned by RSA Insurance Group. RSA is the second largest general insurance company in the UK. One benefit of More Than being owned by RSA is that they won’t suddenly switch your policy to another underwriter, with different terms.
Miaustore Ceramic Cat Water Fountain Review
Last updated: July 27th, 2023
We were recently contacted by the team at Miaustore.com who asked us to review their ceramic cat water fountain, which we were more than happy to do.
We’re a big fan of cat water drinking fountains here, and Smoggy especially loves to drink from one regularly, so we were keen to find out more and pass on our experience with this ceramic water fountain. Continue reading
Best Value Pet Insurance for Cats & Dogs
Buying pet insurance for your cat or dog can be a large investment. With so many different providers and policies available, how do you know which pet insurance policy gives the best value?
We have done some research to help answer this question, and hopefully give you a better idea of what to look for. In this blog, we look at the best value Time Limited, Max Benefit and Lifetime policies for cats and dogs. Continue reading
15 of the Best Cat Toys
Last updated: December 6th, 2018
Cat toys are an ideal way to keep your cat entertained, fit and healthy. Playing with your cat also helps builds a stronger bond between you and your furry friend.
This is especially important for indoor cats as they don’t get the stimulation and exercise that outdoor cats naturally get. A stimulating cat toy for an indoor cat can relieve boredom, and help prevent them becoming overweight.
There are several types of cat toy available, and many different varieties so it can be quite hard to find the best one. We have researched many of the different toys available, and put together this list of 15 of the best cat toys you can buy in the UK. Continue reading
How Much is Cat Insurance?
Last updated: December 6th, 2018
Pet Insurance can be very useful to help you pay for unexpected vet bills if your cat becomes sick or is injured. One of the first questions people ask though is “how much will it cost to insure my pet cat?” The answer isn’t straightforward however, and really depends on many variables. In this article, we examine what influences the cost of cat insurance policies, and what impact each factor has. Continue reading
How Much is Dog Insurance?
Last updated: December 6th, 2018
Pet Insurance can be very useful to help you pay for unexpected vet bills if your dog becomes ill or is injured. One of the first questions people ask though is “how much will it cost to insure my pet dog?” The answer is – it depends on many variables. In this blog article, we illustrate what influences the cost of dog insurance policies, and what impact each factor has. Continue reading
20 of the Best Pet Vacuum Cleaners – Reviews & Buying Guide
Last updated: January 7th, 2019
Owning a pet is a very rewarding experience, but there are some downsides. For anyone who has a cat or dog, you’ll be familiar with the constant battle to keep your home clean from pet hair. A good way to keep on top of this is to buy a vacuum cleaner designed especially for pets and pet hair.
However how do you choose what is the best vacuum cleaner for cat or dog hair? This really depends on the type of pet vacuum cleaner you want, and also where you need to clean pet hair from. For example, dog owners may be looking for the best handheld hoover to get dog hair out of a car. Cat owners might be more interested in the best cleaner to remove cat hair from a sofa, or cat litter from a tiled bathroom floor.
There are a lot of different models available to buy from well-known manufacturers such as Hoover and Dyson, as well as less familiar names like Gtech and Shark. The aim of this article is to help you find the best vacuum cleaner for your needs, and to do this, we give an overview of what to look for, and also review some of the best pet vacuum cleaners available to buy online at the moment. Continue reading
Cool Cats of Santorini
Last updated: December 6th, 2018
If you’ve seen my previous article Cool Cats of Cuba, you’ll know I love taking photos of cats in exotic locations. I was recently lucky enough to spend a week in Santorini (a Greek island in the Aegean Sea), and encountered a lot of cats wandering around the various towns.
Some cats are wild and live on the streets, while others are family pets, but all were friendly although one or two were rather shy.
Check out some of my favourites – from timid kittens watching the world go by, to sunbathing cats without a care in the world!