How to prepare your dog ahead of fireworks season

  We understand that noisy celebrations in Fife such as Halloween, Bonfire Night, Diwali, Christmas, and New Year can cause nervousness in pets. However, by taking the appropriate steps to plan ahead of these scheduled events, you can minimise unnecessary stress and anxiety for your pet. Signs of anxiety to look out for in dogs…

Autumn dangers in Fife

To ensure you know the dangers associated with autumn, we have compiled together some guidance to ensure you all stay safe in Fife as we transition between seasons.   Clocks changing The changes brought about with the clocks going back next month bring an increase in pet-related road traffic accidents and catfights. The change in…

Top tips to calm your anxious and stressed pet

  Like humans, pets often suffer from everyday stress that can lead to issues that can cause them to become anxious or stressed. Unfortunately, while humans have some means at their disposal to deal with such issues, pets aren’t so lucky. So here are some effective ways to help reduce and relieve anxiety and stress…

Have a worry-free experience when taking your cat to the vet

We know regular veterinary visits benefit our cats – but taking them for an appointment can pose a challenge if not done correctly. Cats by nature are independent, territorial and need to feel in control. So – all these things can make trips to the vets eventful for both you and your cat. Preparation for…

Preparing your pet for home life changes

  The end of the summer holidays brings with it another change in home life in Fife for our pets. When considering this change, we could put them in one of two camps: those looking forward to the peace and quiet and those dreading not being with us 24/7. If your pet falls into the…

Tips for worry-free visits to the vets in Fife

  Like many people dread going to the doctor, the vet can be a source of anxiety for our pets. Luckily, there are steps you can take to alleviate some of the anxiety your pet feels when it senses a vet visit in Fife is coming up. Preparing for your visit If possible, hold off…

Keeping your dog safe during car travel

  It’s hard not to smile when you see a dog with its head out of the window in a travelling car. They look so happy and carefree! But travelling with an unrestrained dog in Fife could be a real risk – to them, to you, and to other drivers. If you’re going to be…

Heat awareness for animals in hutches in Fife

  We all enjoy getting out in the sunshine Fife; however, it is not always true for our pets! Any animal can overheat in hot weather, and we can often forget how tough it can be on our pets that live in hutches, such as rabbits and guinea pigs. It can be easy to think…

Important Information – Product Recall

Fold Hill Foods has taken precautionary action to recall several dry cat food diets due to safety concerns. This is a result of a concerning spike detected by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in the number of pancytopenia cases in cats throughout the UK. What should I do? If you have bought any of the…

August bank holiday hours

The August bank holiday weekend is here…whether you are heading to the coast, off on a walking adventure, or taking it easy at home this bank holiday, we just wanted to let you that our opening hours may differ, should you need us: Summer Bank Holiday – Monday 2nd August Kirkcaldy 08.30 – 19.00 Cadham/Cos…