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Separation Anxiety | Signs, Symptoms and Solutions

Separation anxiety is an extremely traumatic experience. It usually occurs in dogs when a dog is separated from their owner for an extended period of time. Dogs are social animals thus, at times, they find it hard to adapt to isolation. In this post we detail the signs and symptoms of separation anxiety, possible causes and how to overcome separation … Read More

Exercising With Your Dog

Exercising with your dog is one of the best ways to strengthen the bond between pet and owner. Dogs love nothing more than running or walking on an open road, park or beach. It is also beneficial for owner and dog alike as it is a sure way of promoting a healthy lifestyle. Exercise is known to have a positive … Read More

Free Pet NCT September 2017

Our next Pet NCT Weekend will take place on Saturday the 23rd & Sunday 24th September 2017 from 1 – 5pm. Our Pet NCTs, which take place twice a year, are the perfect opportunity to give your pet a health check-up and catch any problems before they get out of hand. A carefully selected team of qualified experts join us … Read More

Dog Nutrition

To ensure all daily nutritional requirements are met, your dog must be fed a highly palatable and balanced diet. Each animal has specific daily energy requirements and this must be met by daily food intake. If the intake of energy providing food is at maintenance level, the animal will maintain a constant weight. Likewise if the energy intake is lower, … Read More

Great News For Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland

Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland (AADI) announced they have welcomed eight new puppies to their family.

Furry 5K Charity Walk 2017

Petworld are delighted to announce that their annual Furry 5K Walk is taking place at 10am on Sunday 23rd July in seven locations across Ireland. The Furry 5K is a 5km sponsored walk with all proceeds going to Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland (AADI). This amazing charity provides highly trained assistance dogs for children with autism and their families. The walk … Read More

Playing Fetch With Your Pet

Playing fetch with your dog is a great way to strengthen the bond between you while also providing them with some valuable exercise. Some dogs will chase after the toy but won’t bring it back, while others simply look at you with a confused expression wondering why you keep throwing the ball away! Helping your dog to learn to retrieve … Read More