Whilst there is a wealth of information on the health of our pooches, very little is specifically catered to our feline friends. Here at Purrfect And Pooch Ltd, we believe when you know better, you do better, and it’s all about helping our fur babies live their best ever lives!
Feel free to select one of the two following options if you’re interested in only pampered pooches, or, purrfect pusses:
• Getting Purrsonal – Feline Educational Posts
• Pooch Picks – Canine Educational Posts
If you’d like a text-only archival list of the blog posts to narrow down your search, click here.
Getting Purrsonal – The Eyes Have It
Odd-coloured eyes are a common phenomenon in certain cat breeds, such as the Siamese, Sphynx, and Turkish Angora, and is scientifically known as heterochromia. It is often observed in white…
Pooch Picks – Wipe Your Paws
You’d be forgiven for thinking your furry friend is practising good hygiene by wiping his paws after toilet time, but sadly, this is not the case. Kicking the grass behind…
Getting Purrsonal – Rough Around the Edges
A great deal of scientific research involving computerised tomography (CT) scans, focuses on the intricacies of the cat’s tongue. Its roughness is due to the presence of tiny spines called…
Pooch Picks – Too Hot To Handle
Unlike us hoomans, your furry friend is unable to sweat through his skin. Therefore, he regulates his body temperature and stays cool via panting, and heat release through the merocrine…
Getting Purrsonal – Look ‘Ear, You
The pinna, or external part of a cat’s ear, can rotate up to 180 degrees to locate minute sounds by acting as a funnel. But did you know that its…
Pooch Picks – High Tail It
Tail wagging is an instinctive behaviour that develops in puppies once they reach three or four weeks of age. This extension of the backbone is used to communicate with other…
Getting Purrsonal – The Power Of Purrs
Cats purr by dilating and constricting the glottis, which is the part of the larynx that surrounds the vocal cords. When a feline is either at her most contented, or…
Pooch Picks – Bee Careful
The warmer weather is synonymous with an increase in flying insects. Canines are often curious, and find them to be a source of entertainment, but the main ones to watch…
Getting Purrsonal – Spay It Again
Neutering refers to the removal of an animal’s reproductive organs, which are the testes in males (castration), and the ovaries and uterus in females (spaying). Sterilising your pet prevents the…
Pooch Picks – Spay Day
Neutering refers to the removal of an animal’s reproductive organs, which are the testes in males (castration), and the ovaries and uterus in females (spaying). Sterilising your pet prevents the…
Getting Purrsonal – Feline Fusing
Cats reach sexual maturity between four and 12 months, but unlike hooman females, queens do not have an oestrus ‘cycle’ as such. Estrus, the time at which they are receptive…
Pooch Picks – Canine Coupling
Dogs reach sexual maturity between six and 24 months, and like hooman females, dams have an oestrus cycle. This completes fully approximately twice a year, and there are four stages….
Getting Purrsonal – If It Fits, I Sits
Most cat owners have experienced buying their furry friend an expensive gift, only to find she is more interested in the box it came in. Felines are renowned for their…
Pooch Picks – Sniffin’ Around
A dog’s sense of smell is at least 10,000 times better than his hooman’s, given that he has 300 million scent sensors compared with our meagre six million. These olfactory…
Getting Purrsonal – Shedloads Of Fur
At Purrfect and Pooch, the well-being of any animal is our top priority, and the services we recommend reflect this. During the hot, summer months, your furry friend may benefit…
Pooch Picks – Walking With Giants
When considering the size of your furry friend, it’s all down to personal preference, but the term ‘giant dogs’ generally refers to those whose weight exceeds 45kg. In the UK,…
Getting Purrsonal – Love Is In the Air
Cats have a reputation for being cool characters, but that’s not to say they don’t express their feelings. Your furry friend has a number of ways to show you how…
Pooch Picks – Shake It Off
Have you ever wondered why your dog shakes during a thrilling game of chase? Quivering is common behaviour for canines, and has both negative and positive connotations. When pooches are…
Getting Purrsonal – Falling From Grace
Cats are renowned for their ability to survive falling from buildings, but do they always land on their feet? The simple answer to this question, is that it depends on…
Pooch Picks – Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
Sleep is thought to assist in the general growth and repair of all body systems. But do dogs dream? Studies indicate all mammals do, and this extends further to include…
Getting Purrsonal – Nothing But the Tooth
All cats are carnivores, which means that they derive their food and energy requirements solely from animal tissue or meat, and their teeth reflect this. Though kittens are born with…
Pooch Picks – Canines’ Canines
All dogs are omnivores, which means they survive on both plant and animal matter, and their teeth reflect this. Puppies are born with 28 milk teeth; these begin to come…
Getting Purrsonal – A Tail Of Two Kitties
Whilst cats predominantly use their tails to maintain balance, they are also a great indicator of mood; by watching carefully you can gain an insight into how your furry friend…
Pooch Picks – Barking Mad
The domestication of our canine friends from their wild ancestors brings with it the common bark. Dogs use a variety of sounds to communicate with us, varying in frequency and…
Getting Purrsonal – Scaredy Cats
It’s not all fun and games for our furry friends at this time of year, especially when it comes to fireworks. Cats have incredibly sensitive hearing, particularly with higher-pitched sounds,…
Pooch Picks – Raisin Awareness
Christmas is just around the corner, and more than ever we feel the need to be close to our loved ones. But how do we ensure a safe and healthy…
Getting Purrsonal – Furball Frenzy
Felines spend up to half their lives grooming themselves, but this is not purely for the sake of hygiene. Our furry friends also lick to regulate their temperature, cover their…
Pooch Picks – Feeling Plucky
If your dog is small and fluffy, or a ‘burrowing breed’ such as a terrier, you have probably seen long strands of hair growing out from its ears. Even smooth-coated,…
Getting Purrsonal – It Takes Two
Whilst there are plenty of dog groomers just waiting to take great care of your pooch, few of them will provide any kind of service for your puss. Admittedly, canines…
Pooch Picks – You’ve Nailed It
If you’ve ever heard the clickety-clack of your pooch’s nails on a hard floor, chances are they need clipping! Take a closer look – if they are touching the ground…
Getting Purrsonal – Cats’ Eyes
Just like us, cats communicate a great deal with their eyes. Have you ever noticed your feline blinking slowly at you? That’s a sign of love and trust; they are…
Pooch Picks – Doggy Diseases
All pooches in the UK are inoculated against several core diseases, including distemper, infectious canine hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus, and parainfluenza. Distemper attacks the lymph nodes, causing damage to the respiratory,…
Getting Purrsonal – Catastrophic Complications
All pusses in the UK are inoculated against feline infectious enteritis which causes serious vomiting and diarrhoea, and, feline influenza which is essentially cat flu. Prowlers who either go outside…
Pooch Picks – Worm Your Way Out
As responsible pet owners, we make sure our furry friends are up to date with their worming treatments. Worms are parasites that can be transmitted through your dog’s faeces and…
Getting Purrsonal – Some Like It Ruff
There are a number of things to consider when deciding which cut is in your feline’s best interests. Older cats or those who struggle with self-grooming may find the lengthy…
Pooch Picks – Hairy Lips
Every time we do a full groom on your furry friends, we trim the hairs around the lips. This helps keep their mouths smelling as fresh as they can be,…
Getting Purrsonal – Bear With Me, I’m Having a Lion
People often ask us what the difference is between a Teddy Bear and a Lion Cut, so Walter and Treacle are here to explain! With a Teddy Bear, the body…
Pooch Picks – Tickle My Toes
Those cute little doggy paws can be a nightmare to clip if your pup isn’t used to having them handled, but we still love them! Shaving between the pads prevents…
Getting Purrsonal – To Rub Or Not To Rub
The cute belly of our favourite feline is so tempting to stroke. It is soft, warm, and generally inviting, but unlike many dogs, cats can be temperamental when it comes…
Pooch Picks – Feeling Ticked Off
As the weather heats up, we take to the country for long walks with our furry friends. But it’s important to keep a watchful eye out for ticks. These little…
Getting Purrsonal – Not To Be Sneezed At
It’s twice as common for people to be allergic to cats than dogs, but did you know it’s not the fur or hair that causes it? Usually, the triggers are…
Pooch Picks – Epilepsy
Epilepsy describes a series of seizures and is the most common chronic neurological disorder in dogs. During these fits, regular brain function is disturbed, and muscles may move involuntarily. Whilst…
Getting Purrsonal – A Mite Irritating
Ear mites live for around four weeks and are the most common cause of ear infections in cats, spread through direct contact. If you notice your feline scratching more than…
Pooch Picks – Flea From Danger
Fleas are nasty little parasites that can survive without a host for months, so it is important to keep a close eye on your furry friend and his environment! There…
Getting Purrsonal – Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
Have you noticed your feline is constantly shedding her fur? This prevents dead parts of her coat causing skin irritation so she can always look her best! Moulting varies between…
Pooch Picks – Give the Dog a Bone
When deciding whether to feed bones to your canine, it is always useful to weigh up the pros and cons. Some of the benefits include supplying additional vitamins and minerals,…
Getting Purrsonal – Hot Under the Collar
We all want to protect our fur babies and make sure they can be returned to us if they wander too far from home. But are cat collars really the…
Pooch Picks – Grit Your Teeth
Our furry friends are no different to us when it comes to dental hygiene. They too can suffer from plaque, rotten teeth, and gum problems. But brushing their gnashers daily…
Getting Purrsonal – The Cat’s Whiskers
Whilst you gentlemen out there may think whiskers are a fashion statement, in a feline they serve a particularly important purpose! These hairs that are often found on a cat’s…
Pooch Picks – Anal Glands
Have you ever noticed a ‘fishy’ smell around your pooch’s posterior? Does your furry friend scoot along the ground or lick his behind excessively? Especially if she is a small…
Getting Purrsonal – Ageing Gracefully
Cats hide their pain well, but by the age of 12 most of them may struggle with joint problems, just as we do when we get older. The symptoms are…
Pooch Picks – Hair Splinters
As professional groomers we often get hair splinters, also known as hair slivers, in our hands. Freshly-cut hair can be very sharp, especially with certain types of coats that are…
Getting Purrsonal – Cat Claws
Gentle but firm is the approach we use to tackle even the longest of feline nails! Cats usually have five claws on the front paws and four on the back…
Pooch Picks – Paw Pads
One of the many important things we do at Purrfect and Pooch to keep your companion healthy is to shave the underside of the foot, taking care to remove matts…
