Bringing home a new puppy is exciting, chaotic, and full of love — all rolled into one wagging tail! But between the chewed shoes, toilet training, and zoomies at 9pm, it can also feel a little overwhelming. That’s where puppy school steps in to make life easier (and a lot more fun). At Berwick and […]
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How to Introduce a New Pet to Your Household: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Introduce a New Pet to Your Household: A Step-by-Step Guide Bringing a new pet into your home can be an exciting and rewarding experience. However, it’s essential to introduce your new pet to your existing family members—both human and animal—carefully and thoughtfully. A proper introduction can help reduce stress, prevent conflict, and ensure […]
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Welcoming Home a New Pet: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Smooth Transition
Introducing a new pet to your household is an exciting and joyful experience, but it can also be a bit challenging. Proper preparation and understanding can make the transition smoother for both your new pet and existing pets or family members. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to successfully introduce a new pet to your […]
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Bravery Award May 2024 – Cheeto the Kitten
We first met Cheeto, the tiny one kilo domestic short hair kitten a few weeks ago when his very new family brought him in for his first check-up. Upon presentation, it became clear that he was suffering from a very nasty wound on his right hind leg. It appeared that Cheeto had somehow received a […]
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Nurse Ally’s Top Puppy Training Tips
Puppy Preschool, also known as Puppy Kindergarten or puppy socialisation classes is a type of early training and socialisation program designed for young puppies. Puppy preschool provides a safe and controlled environment for puppies to socialise with other dogs and people, learn basic commands and develop good behavioural habits. It’s an important step in a […]
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PANDEMIC PUPPIES AND QUARANTINE KITTENS – HOW TO BETTER MANAGE OUR NEW FAMILY MEMBERS OUT OF LOCKDOWN
With the increase of acquisitions of pets during the last 18 months, there has been a huge spike of issues in dogs and cats such as aggression, destructive and anti-social behaviour, separation anxiety, and other serious health concerns. Unfortunately, due to circumstances much out of our control, our pets have not had the usual introduction […]