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Flying snub nosed pets to Aus – June 2020 update

This update is relevant as of today’s date in June 2020 and relates only to snub nosed pets travelling to Australia, not other countries around the world. Snub nosed or brachycephalic pets are becoming more and more common. But there is a perception that they may have more risk of death during a flight. Older…

Jun 10 2020

Dog bans reinstated on some beaches after lockdown

At the beginning of lockdown, many councils eased restrictions on dog bans for local beaches. This included Brighton & Hove City Council, Dorset Council & The Isle of Wight Council among many others. This would allow people to use the beaches for their one form of daily exercise alongside their dogs. However, now that lockdown…

Jun 5 2020

Helping your dog’s separation anxiety post lockdown

Many of us have been working at home for a number of weeks since the lockdown started. This applies to any other family members, such as your spouse or children too. It looks like we may be reaching the light at the end of the tunnel. We need to think about what effect the end…

May 29 2020

Video conferences with pets

For many of us, up until a few weeks ago, video conferencing was something that only happened at trendy start-ups. You’d probably never even heard of Zoom or House Party. But now the world is working from home, these apps have become a valuable lifeline. They help us have meetings with work colleagues or keep…

May 15 2020

How our pets are helping us get through lockdown

Life in the UK has changed dramatically over the past 6 weeks. Many of us are experiencing higher than usual levels of anxiety. We’re worried about our health, our finances and our family members. Being apart from our loved ones can be tough, but our pets are helping us get through lockdown. Consultant psychologist Dr…

May 8 2020