Travelling with your dog can be a short trip to your local clinic or the park, or as exciting as taking them on holiday with you. Wherever you’re going, it’s important to ensure your pet is safely restrained (in either a harness or a carrier), and can access what they need while you’re travelling.

Unfortunately, some pets do get travel-sickness, so preparing for this will not only make your pet’s travel less uncomfortable, but will also give you piece of mind.

As pet parents we love to enjoy the warm weather with our pets. However, summer can bring unique risks to their health. The Animates Vetcare team have compiled a list of common hazards you might see during summer and safety tips to help keep your pet safe, comfortable, and carefree this summer.

The perfect best friend has four legs and a wagging tail, which is probably why you want to add a puppy or dog to your household. Keep reading for tips on finding the right pooch for you and getting them settled in. 

Preparing your puppy or kitten for a healthy life means committing to three strategies that all vets support – a full vaccination programme, desexing and microchipping. Being a responsible pet parent means looking at all the risks and making plans to avoid them.

Halloween can be a fun holiday for humans, but with an endless parade of kids coming to the door, loud noises and scary costumes, it can be a stressful time for our furry friends.

Here are some tips and tricks to make your pup’s Halloween less frightful.

Just like us, our pets can get anxious about certain experiences, surroundings or changes in the home. 

Learn how to spot the common signs and how you can help your pet overcome anxiety.