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Brexit – travelling with pets from Ireland and the UK

Brexit! It’s a word that nobody wants to hear anymore. After three years of debate, arguments, bitterness and recrimination, the UK is no nearer leaving the EU. When your dog starts barking or your parrot begins squawking, consider that they just might be screaming “get on with it!”. Many people are now rapidly losing the will to live and it is a sorry situation. Uncertainty rules and that is a big problem.

If you are planning a trip in the next year or so, Brexit will be at the forefront of your mind, especially if you intend to travel with your pets. Deal or no deal, Brexit could impact your plans. Here’s everything you need to know about travelling with your pet, should the UK ever leave the EU. Please note that the regulations apply to cats, dogs and ferrets.

Toxic Algae – Danger to Dogs

Experts have advised that you ought to take extra precautions when you are walking your dog through areas which may have water infected with toxic algae at the moment. This advise comes after several areas have been confirmed to have been affected. There have been reports of toxic algae being present for instance in Killarney as well as some areas of Northern Ireland too. In the UK moreover, toxic algae has been detected in areas such as Southampton, Fleet, Cornwall, Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire this summer. In Scotland meanwhile, among the areas which have been confirmed to have had toxic algae in the waters are Elgin and Edinburgh.

How to keep your dog cool in the hot weather

We all love the summer – although we can’t be assured of lovely weather every day during this period, the raised temperatures and the increased amount of sun is always a welcome change to many of us who want to get outside and soak up some rays now and then.

But what about our dogs? Do they enjoy this change in weather?

Dog Friendly Destinations to visit in the UK 2019

It’s always a lovely time of the year when you can kick back, take a break, and set off to a wonderful location in the UK to relax, explore and unwind. Whether it is a bank holiday weekend, a full blown holiday, or just a road trip to somewhere you’ve always fancied checking out, a change of scenery always does you good. But what about your most gorgeous of canine friends? Do they not get to come along with you and broaden their horizons? Of course they do!

Taking your dog to a beautiful location in the UK is perfectly doable and, let’s face it, it just wouldn’t be the same without them. All you need to do is fire up the internet machine and get exploring! But, because we’re handy like that, we’ve decided to get the ball rolling with a few ideas of our own of dog friendly destinations to visit in the UK this year.

Dog Friendly Destinations to visit in the UK 2019

Getting Fussy Dogs to Eat

It is important that dogs eat plenty of food so that they have enough energy, protein, minerals and general nutrients to stay active and to physically thrive, so it can be a bit of a problem when they become a bit of a fussy eater.