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Updated on 26th October 202321st May 2021Tortoise Life

15 Easy Plants to Grow for Tortoises they will Love [With Pictures]

My family have kept and bred tortoises for over 200 years, and it’s not uncommon for my mum to demand that we stop on our bikes whilst out and about so she can leap off and pick the dandelions and other delectable items for our tortoises. Providing the perfect diet for our pet tortoises is one of the most important tasks we have for their well-being. We need to give the right amount of greens with all the nutrients they need to stay healthy and strong. Finding a diverse menu of vegetation, including different leaves and flowers, can be easily …

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Updated on 26th October 20239th March 2021Dog Life Enrichment Your Life

Creating a Sensory Garden for your Dog: Step-by-Step Guide

Sensory gardens provide exciting areas to forage, exercise, explore and aim to enrich the lives of our dogs. They are designed to reduce stress and encourage our dogs to become more confident in themselves and their surroundings by using different smells, textures, sounds and tastes. What is a dog sensory garden? An area explicitly designed to provide stimulation and enrichment for dogs through plants, materials, textures, shapes, colours, scents and heights. A sensory garden aims to reduce stress, anxiety and encourage dogs to be more confident in the environment. A boring lawn isn’t very exciting for you or your dog, …

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Updated on 26th October 202325th January 2021Puppy Life

10 Point Checklist To Puppy Proof Your House

Before welcoming your new puppy into its forever home, there are a few things you need to take care of. Owning a dog comes with a lot of responsibility, but puppies especially come with a never-ending curiosity which can sometimes lead to trouble. The first step to puppy-proofing your house is to remove any and all hazards from your home. This includes things like electrical cords, poisonous plants, small objects that a pup could choke on, and anything else that might be harmful to them. It’s also important to make sure that your trash can is inaccessible to your pup, …

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Updated on 26th October 202321st December 2020Your Life

12 Easy Low Light Loving Indoor Plants To Brighten Your Home

Are your houseplants giving up the ghost one after the other? No matter what you buy, it just withers and wastes away and instead of lush green leaves you have a brown mush in a pot. I bet your mouse is hovering over the ‘buy now’ button for a fake plant? Well, hold fire! Rather than going for plastic here’s a list of 12 fantastic, sturdy, undemanding houseplants that will survive even the worst plant keepers. These indoor plants are happy in low light and add not just a touch of greenery; they make us feel good both intellectually and …

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Updated on 26th October 20237th December 2020Cat Life Dog Life Pet Health Your Life

Avoiding a Holiday Disaster: Common Christmas Tree and Decoration Dangers for Cats and Dogs

The Ultimate Guide to Pet-Safe Christmas Decorations: Protecting Your Furry Friends During the Holidays One of the things that really signals Christmas is here, is putting up the Christmas tree and decorations. There’s nothing quite like heading out on a chilly afternoon to the local Fayre and picking the perfect tree. The smell of fresh pine fills the house when you bring in a live fir tree and proudly stand it in its place ( almost touching the ceiling!) ready to bedeck in all its fine glory. The squeals of delight you hear in our house when we are rummaging …

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