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Illustration of a teething puppy chewing a frozen washcloth to ease gum pressure

Pets

November 24, 2025

The frozen-washcloth chew that helps teething puppies: how texture eases gum pressure

Discover how a frozen washcloth soothes teething puppies: texture relieves gum pressure, step-by-step prep, safety and hygiene tips, and smart toy alternatives.

Illustration of a cat cheek-rubbing and scratching a scent-marked sisal post with a catnip toy, redirecting territorial marking away from furniture

Pets

November 24, 2025

How scent-marking toys reduce destructive scratching: the territorial instinct explained

Discover how scent-marking toys harness cats’ territorial instinct to curb destructive scratching, protect furniture, and create calmer home territories.

Illustration of a dog and handler following a predictable calming circle walking loop on a loose lead in a quiet neighbourhood

Pets

November 24, 2025

The “calming circle” walking pattern dogs follow: why predictable paths lower arousal

Discover the canine calming circle: why predictable walking loops lower arousal, encourage sniffing-led focus, and practical steps to plan, adapt, and read your dog’s route.

Illustration of a cat curled up in a cardboard shoebox bed, showing comfort in a tight, secure sleeping space

Pets

November 24, 2025

The shoe-box bed cats adore: the comfort psychology behind tight sleeping spaces

Discover why cats adore shoebox beds: the science of snug spaces—heat, pressure, stress relief—and practical tips for designing the perfect hide.

Illustration of a domestic cat sniffing and rolling in crushed catnip leaves as nepetalactone triggers playful behavior

Pets

November 24, 2025

How catnip boosts feline mood: why nepetalactone triggers playful behavior

Discover how catnip’s nepetalactone sparks feline play, the science behind the buzz, safe use tips, enrichment ideas, and why some cats don’t respond.

Illustration of a warm boiled-chicken topper and unsalted broth mixed into a pet’s food bowl, with rising steam to release aroma and encourage appetite

Pets

November 24, 2025

The boiled-chicken topper picky eaters love: how scent release encourages appetite

Discover how a simple boiled-chicken topper boosts picky eaters’ appetite through scent. Learn prep tips, portion sizes, safety, and storage for pets.

Illustration of a cat drinking from a water-fountain bowl with a gently flowing stream

Pets

November 24, 2025

How water-fountain bowls get cats to drink more: the moving-water instinct

Discover how water-fountain bowls harness cats’ moving-water instinct to boost hydration, with design tips, placement, maintenance, and health signs to watch.

Illustration of salmon oil being added to a dog’s and cat’s food to provide omega-3s (EPA and DHA) that enhance coat shine

Pets

November 24, 2025

How adding salmon oil boosts coat shine: the omega-3 mechanism behind glossy fur

Discover how salmon oil’s omega-3s (EPA & DHA) boost glossy coats by calming skin, balancing sebum and strengthening barriers, with dosing and grooming tips.

Illustration of a dog in a harness on a loose lead sniffing grass during a slow, nose-led walk

Pets

November 24, 2025

The “sniff walk” routine that tires dogs faster: why slow exploring beats fast walking

Learn how a slow, nose-led sniff walk tires dogs faster than brisk walks, delivering mental enrichment, calmer behaviour and welfare benefits with UK tips.

Illustration of a cat choosing between multiple litter boxes with different textures (fine clay, plant-based granules, and silica) to prevent accidents

Pets

November 24, 2025

How rotating litter types stops accidents: the texture preference cats rarely show

Learn how rotating cat litter textures—not scents—prevents accidents. Schedules, multi-cat tips, and troubleshooting to keep paws comfy and boxes used.

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