Black Friday Pet Bargains

It’s that time of year where people flock to the shops in hope of a bargain, or two.  But what is in it for us pet lovers? We don’t want the furriest member of our family to miss out! With this in mind, we’ve collated our Top 5 Black Friday Pet Bargains for animal lovers across the UK.

1. Stealing the top spot is the John Whitaker Union Jack Dog Bed, which is a web exclusive from Pets at Home. The limited edition dog bed has been reduced from £40 to only £16!

2. If you want to know what your pet is up to whilst you’re not about, this bargain indoor pet monitor is the Black Friday pet bargain for you! Argos have slashed the price of the Motorola Scout HD Pet Camera from £89.99 to only £49.99. Bargain! 

3. Show your pet how much you love them with this Black Friday pet bargain! Debenhams have reduced the Me To You Cat feeding set to £11.20. Grab your bargain today: 

4. High street store, Wilkinsons, have got involved with the Black Friday Pet Bargains this year and are offering this Motorised Cat Wand for only £7.49 – half the usual price: 

5. There’s 15% off of everything at Robert Dyas this Black Friday weekend using the code RDBF473, including this adorable Pet Rug.

Cross Paths with these Black Cats!

Friday 13th makes us think of all things unlucky, and unfortunately for us, for many that means our lovely black cats. They get a terrible rep for sending unfortunate luck, but we just can’t understand why…

  1. Those eyes are just lovely!

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2. Bad Luck? NO WAY! They’re actually considered to be quite lucky in Asia.

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3. Salem from Sabrina is amongst their ranks and who doesn’t love Salem?!

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4. Look how many black cat’s auditioned for stardom in 1961; your so called ‘unlucky’ pet may be related to a star!

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5. They are so feisty that even the football pitch is not out of bounds!

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Bonfire Night - Pet Do's and Don'ts

After hearing that a staggering 45% of all pets feel fear on Bonfire Night, we’ve made it our duty to ensure that you’re doing everything you can to put them at ease before the celebrations commence!

Take five minutes to look at our Pet Do’s and Don’ts on Fireworks Night to give your pup or kitten the safety and security that they both need and deserve.

DO:

1. Discover a safe place for your pet to seek shelter when the fireworks begin; why not try popping extra sheets in their usual bed, or making a safe haven behind the sofa which you can join them in.

2. Shut all the windows and curtains to make sure that any light that’s emitted from the fireworks is minimalised.

3. Try and block out the noise by playing music indoors; it’s actually been proven that classical music promotes calm behaviour, so maybe try some Einaudi!

4. Just in case your pet makes a break for it, ensure that you’ve had them micro chipped and that they are wearing some form of identification.

5. Feed your pet a high-carb mean prior to the celebrations commencing; this way they are more likely to fall asleep early as the meal will make them feel drowsy.

DON’T:

1. Don’t over comfort as your pet will sense that something is wrong and will act up in a plea for further attention which will reinforce any anxieties that your pet already has.

2. Don’t get irritated with your pet when it undoubtedly becomes worried; they’re more likely to act up if you start to show signs of annoyance.

3. Never force your pet to face the fear of the noise – they don’t have any control over their feelings and won’t just get over it!

4. Under no circumstances should you be walking your pet off the lead on Bonfire Night, or over the weekend; it makes it easier for them to run off should there be an unexpected noise from a firework.

5. If your pet has found a secure hiding place, but is still whimpering, don’t try and lure them out as this will cause more unnecessary stress.

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