Four-Legged Holiday Buddies

Dave DeanePets, Travel

The spring and summer are fast approaching and as much as many of us love the excitement of travel and adventure, be must always be mindful that change can be very stressful for our pets. Whether we choose to take them with us on holiday or leave them in the safe hands of others, it is a change from their … Read More

Darker Nights

Dave DeaneUncategorized

Autumn is my favourite season, and although it happens to be the month that my birthday falls in (no pun intended), it is also the season of incredible coloured foliage, conkers and crisp outdoor walks with leaves crunching under foot! As the clocks changes and the days get shorter, this means that many people are walking their dogs in the … Read More

Dental Care for Pets

Dave DeaneFeatured, Pets

Dental disease is commonly seen in our pets, and it is just as painful as it is in humans. However, because they cannot communicate their discomfort in the same way we would, if is often overlooked. Regular veterinary care is important to pick up early signs of dental disease and dealing with it sooner rather than later. Did you know: … Read More

Superheroes of the Animal Kind

Dave DeaneFeatured, Pets

When we think of the phrase superhero with respect to animals, it is easy for us to immediately thinks of those animals who we know do remarkable jobs. These would include guide dogs, bomb disposal dogs and medical detection dogs. Interesting Facts Guide dogs have their own superhero costume. When they are wearing their harness, they are in Superman mode … Read More

Don’t Leave Me This Way

Dave DeaneFeatured, Pets, To export

The covid pandemic has brought with it many challenges and uncertainties. Many of us will be experiencing increased anxiety and the same is true for our pets. As we hopefully move towards a more normal world and lockdown restrictions begin to be lifted, we will go through another period of change in our lives. This too will affect our pets … Read More

The Iconic Dogs of Wales

Dave DeaneFeatured, Pets

Given this is the heritage issue of Penarth View, we thought we’d take a look at the strong heritage of Welsh dog breeds. Most Welsh breeds have strong working drives, being bred by the Welsh gentry for hunting, herding and guarding purposes, and so tend to be energetic. As such, they’re best suited to homes that enjoy leading an active … Read More

Prep Your Pet For Travel

Dave DeaneFeatured, Pets, Travel

-Words by PV Influencer, Dave Deane If you are going away this year, remember to consider your pets. Our pets can be quite sensitive to change and even things that we would not consider to be stressful can cause our pets anxiety. There are many measures that can be taken to reduce this but aiming to keep their routine as … Read More

Top tips for firework anxiety

Dave DeaneFeatured, Pets

Here are some top tips for keeping your pets happy when fireworks are lighting the sky. Keep your pets indoors during times of fireworks Making sure they have had a good walk before dark and a big meal can help make them relax and feel sleepy As hard as it is, allow them to pace, bark/miaow, and hide if they … Read More

Snow Joke for Pets

Dave DeaneChristmas, Pets

As Christmas approaches there are a lot of changes in our houses including lots of tasty food. This doesn’t go unnoticed by our furry friends and their very inquisitive noses. As pet owners there are several food items that we need to pay particular attention to during the festive period. Chocolate and raises are two of these and are found … Read More

Plus-Size Pets

Dave DeanePets, Wellbeing

Obesity is one of the biggest health problems seen on a daily basis in veterinary practice. Excess calorie intake is the most likely cause and it is rare for medical problems to cause obesity in pets. As dogs are scavengers in the wild they have an inherent need to always fill their stomachs as they do not know when their … Read More