Category: Pet Advice

  • Cat vs. Carrier

    Cat vs. Carrier

    Get set for success with RVN Heather Grace’s top tips for coaxing your kitty into the cat carrier. What can I do to help my cat like the carrier? Try to make a carrier part of the furniture! The carrier should not be stored in the garage but be something that the cat sees daily.…

  • Breed focus: Birman

    Breed focus: Birman

    The bright blue eyes and silky coat of the Birman have made them a favourite of many cat fanciers. They are known for their impressive size; with most breed members weighing in at a whopping 5.5 kilos or more. Despite this, they are nimble and agile and they love to climb and run. Also known…

  • Breed focus: Golden Retriever

    Breed focus: Golden Retriever

    A family friendly breed with a reputation for being great with children, the Golden Retriever is popular the world over. With their handsome appearance and soft, golden fur they are the ‘picture perfect’ dog commonly depicted in children’s movies and books. A Scottish breed that was traditionally kept for retrieving game on a hunt, it…

  • Yappy 15th Birthday Healthy Pet Club!

    Yappy 15th Birthday Healthy Pet Club!

    Here at The Healthy Pet Club, we’re celebrating our 15th birthday! We want to help you give your furry friends the care and protection they deserve and over the years, we’ve been here to help you do the #BestForPets. Together we’ve cared for your cats, dogs and rabbits with the following benefits: Annual vaccinations (including Kennel…

  • Breed focus: Russian Blue

    Breed focus: Russian Blue

    The bright green eyes and plush, grey coat of the Russian Blue make for an incredibly attractive cat. They have a slender and delicate frame; ensuring they move with ease and grace. Despite their slimline silhouette, this is a well-muscled cat that enjoys keeping active and is surprisingly strong. The Russian Blue enjoys socialising with…

  • Feline friends or foes: Keeping the peace in multi-cat households

    Feline friends or foes: Keeping the peace in multi-cat households

    Cats are naturally solitary predators and, though they sometimes will form small colonies in the wild, many choose to live a more self-contained life. Domesticated cats will often choose to positively interact with other members of their species within the same household, and may carry out activities such as reciprocated grooming or sleeping next to…

  • Breed focus: Border Terrier

    Breed focus: Border Terrier

    Named for the location they originated; the border between Scotland and England, the Border Terrier is a popular breed within the UK. They were accepted into the UK Kennel Club in 1948 and are part of the Terrier Group. The Border Terrier was bred as a working dog, with legs long enough to keep up…

  • The Ultimate Pet Dental Health Guide

    The Ultimate Pet Dental Health Guide

    Many cat owners complain about their feline’s cat-o-strophically bad breath. Unfortunately, most cats don’t have their teeth cleaned so the most common cause of halitosis (bad breath) is caused by bad teeth. Regular dental care can definitely improve your cat’s general health and wellbeing. Dogs can develop dental problems at any age and many over…

  • Breed focus: Siamese

    Breed focus: Siamese

    One of the most recognisable cats about, the Siamese is renowned for its bright blue eyes, slender frame and contrasting colourpoint patterns. However, there is much more to this distinctive cat than its appearance. Friendly, alert and inquisitive, the Siamese makes a wonderful companion. They thrive when around people and form strong attachments to the…

  • Dog fitness

    Dog fitness

    With more and more dog fitness activities and events opening up to include our canine chums, we’ve made like a Collie and herded up our favourite picks for some 2023 motivation! Parkrun… or should that be Barkrun?! Parkrun is a free, timed 5k event taking place throughout the UK every Saturday morning, usually at 9am…

  • Breed focus: Border Collie

    Breed focus: Border Collie

    The Border Collie is an incredibly active breed, requiring a huge amount of exercise and mental stimulation. They are renowned for their intelligence and can be trained to a very high standard indeed. Traditionally, the Border Collie was used as a farm dog, herding sheep and cattle for hours on end. To be good at…

  • Looking after your older pet

    Looking after your older pet

    At The Healthy Pet Club, our goal is to help your pets live a healthy, long and happy life. Much like in people, there are lots of changes we expect to see as our pets get older.  Some changes, however, are a sign that something is wrong.  By assuming these signs are “just old age”…