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Whelping Kit

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When whelping puppies, it is very important to be prepared, having what you need on hand is essential for a successful and easy whelp. Whelping Kit   Things you should have prepared include the following:   Phone number for you vet and on call vet in case it is out of hours. It’s a good idea to a friend or other family member available to call on if required. If you do need to make a dash for the vets make sure you have some around for child care. Keep the car with plenty of fuel in the last thing you want to have to do is refuel on the way. ....That’s the emergency part out of the way although everyone hopes not to have to go down that route. What would you need in your whelping kit? Well typically one of these whelping kits from Petnap has everything you ever likely to require.   Contents: * 2oz bulb syringe / nasal aspirator * Scales (up to 5000g) (If purchased with) * LED Torch (inc batteries) * Scissors (sterile, nursing) * Stethosco...

Heated Dog Bed

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  Heated Petnap beds provides warmth to your dog’s body keeping them comfy even on the cooler days. Dogs love the warmth and comfort that the best heated dog beds provide rather than the chilly, cold and hard floor. Whatever your dog size or budget there will be something to meet your needs, keeping your dog comfy and cozy even on chilly days.    If you're concerned about keeping your pup warm this winter, Petnap has the answer a bed that promises to keep your dog the perfect temperature all year round.    

Petnap Heated Pads and Beds

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My cats and dogs just love curling up for a satisfying nap, in the warmest spot they can find. A petnap heating pad is the perfect way to guarantee there’s a cozy place for them, whatever the weather. This can be especially useful for older pets, or those with a litter of puppies or kittens. If you're concerned about keeping your pup warm this winter, Petnap  has a heat pad that promises to keep your pooch the perfect temperature all year round. The clever pad works by reflecting your dog's heat back to the heat pad, keeping them warm as they sleep, with no need for blankets or turning the heating on at night-time. This pad is designed to heat up to between 38 and 40 degrees C approximately 20c above the ambient air temperature. Once your pet lies on the mat, which is the normal body temperature of both cats and dogs. If you work away from home for long hours, and would love to offer your beloved pet a comfortable spot to snooze while you’re away, then providing them...

Pet Heat Pad’s

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Joint issues such as arthritis and rehabilitation from injury are an exceptionally common occurrence in pets. As the cat or dog ages, degeneration to the capsule will occur which hold the adjacent bones together caused by general wear and tear to the joint. This is the cause of the condition, arthritis – the inflammation and friction in the joint cause’s pain and discomfort to the pet which, left untreated, will continue to deteriorate and cause suffering to the pet. Arthritis is very common in larger breeds of dog – such as Labradors, German Shepherds and Great Danes and therefore it is useful to think about preventative measures earlier on in their lives before the pain and discomfort starts to set in. It is not as widely known, but cats will also suffer from arthritis as they age, particularly those who have been very active when they were younger.  It is possible to help support your pet with medication from your veterinary surgeon such as anti-inflammatories or joint suppor...