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Read our important tips for travelling with your brachycephalic breed whether its long distance, cold climates or summer vacation.

The saying "mans best friend" couldn't be any more closer to the truth when we think of how happy our pets make us feel.  In return we love seeing our beloved pets happy too. Sometimes changing up scenery or toys can have a massive affect on the happiness scale of our pets. Here are our top 12 creative and easy ways to make our fur babies even more happier. 1. Play Time Means Everything! Yes, we have busy lives and the last thing you think about after a long day at work is to stop and play with your pup.A quick little pat on the head is fine right ? Mmmmmm wrong!  Dogs need stimulation and engagement, and play time...

What is Brachycephalic? Brachycephalic - pronounced 'brack-ee-siff-a-lick' put simply means "short head", it's a scary looking word which took me days to pronounce it. Hopefully i'm not alone when i admit the first time i saw this word i thought it was some kind of alien mutation? Fear not ! Brachycephaly is simply the unique traits found in some breeds of cats, dogs or rabbits, such as "snub-nose" or " snorty" sounding. However, Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome is something to be scared of and its severity depends on the dog and breed itself. To try put it as simple as possible it is a range of abnormalities inside the upper airways which cause a range of issues with breathing. More information can be...

Misty is an International Flight Attendant with a 3yr old purebred Pug Carlos. She has spent the last few years researching brachycephalic breeds and their needs. It's no surprise the inspiration behind Snorty & Shorty came from Carlos. Misty tells us more behind the inspiration of Snorty & Shorty. "I have always been an animal lover since i was a little girl, I had a gift for taming stray animals and bringing them home. There were no less than 8-9 different stray animals in the house at one time." "My passion for animal welfare has followed me throughout my life. I have finally got to the point where I have experienced everything i've wanted and needed  to do and now it's time...

Heat stress also known as heatstroke can actually cause serious health issues in your precious pets including organ failure and eventually death. Heat stress for animals is a very hot topic and so important for owners to understand and recognise the signs and symptoms. Heat stress can occur all year round not just the warmer months. The most important thing for you as an owner to do is PREVENTION, heatstroke can kill pets quickly and it is only a matter of time bfore its too late if the signs are not picked up early enough. Before getting to that scary stage follow these easy steps for prevention and to keep your pet safe. What is Heatstroke? Heatstroke is a state...