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About Ed

An animal-lover with many years of experience as both a pet owner and being involved in the pet industry. I created this website to use my own experience to help other pet owners find the best and cheapest products for their pets.

Can You Flush Cat Poo or Litter Down Toilet

Can You Flush Cat Poo or Litter Down the Toilet?

Last updated: July 26th, 2023

Getting rid of your cat’s waste every day can become a chore, and although it might seem like a convenient way to get rid of cat litter, you should not flush it down the toilet. This can cause blockages in your plumbing, damage your septic system and can even cause disease in humans and aquatic life.

However, with several cat litters being advertised as being safe to flush down a toilet, why is this a bad idea? There are several main reasons for this.

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Where is the Most Dog Friendly Place to go on Holiday?

Last updated: July 27th, 2023

As we’ve just returned from our two-month road trip, a welcoming escape from lockdown and taking advantage of safely following government guidelines, it got me thinking just how dog friendly each country was when we visited. If, like us, your dog is a core member of your family, you might be considering taking them on holiday. If you’re happy to take the extra baggage and make the extra payments, taking your dog along with you makes the adventure all the more fun. Believe us. Continue reading

Best Cat Beds

25 of the Best Cat Beds – Review & Buying Guide

Last updated: October 12th, 2020

Everyone knows that cats like to sleep (find out more in our blog post about why cats like to sleep). In fact, they spend an average of 16 hours a day sleeping so if anyone needs a good bed, it is our furry feline friends. However finding a cat bed that they like is easier said than done! There are so many different cat beds available to buy, with a wide range of styles, sizes and prices. Although cats seem quite happy to sleep anywhere, they will always appreciate having a comfortable cat bed they can call their own, so it’s well worth spending some time trying to find the right bed.

To help you in this search for the purr-fect bed for your pet, we have put together this review of the best cat beds available to buy online in the UK at suppliers such as Amazon, Pets at Home and zooplus. Even the most fussy cat will find it hard to resist one of the fantastic cat beds that we have found – check them out, and see what you think! Continue reading

Protect My Pet Subscription Box Review

Subscription boxes have become very popular in recent years, and it’s possible to get them containing anything from makeup to healthy snacks. Pets aren’t left out of this market, and there are now quite a few pet subscription boxes, mostly focused on food, toys and treats. Protect My Pet is different in that it’s a monthly subscription service that sends you accurate doses of flea and worming treatments for you pet. Continue reading

15 of the Best Cat & Dog Trackers – Buying Guide & Reviews

Last updated: July 27th, 2023

Do you ever wonder where your cat goes when they head out for the night, or worry about your dog being scared and running off when on a walk? If so, then a pet tracker could be the answer! But with so many devices to choose from, how do you know what is the best pet tracker to buy? To help you decide, we’ve reviewed 15 of the best trackers for cats and dogs available in the UK. Continue reading

More Than Pet Insurance Review

More Than Pet Insurance Review

More Than Pet Insurance offer the full range of cat and dog insurance products, starting with Accident Only and going up to Lifetime policies. Vet fees limits range from £1,500 for their Basic Time Limited policy, up to £12,000 for their Premier Lifetime policy. They are one of only a few pet insurance providers who offer the full range of policy types.

They are also one of the largest pet insurance providers in the UK, and are owned by RSA Insurance Group. RSA is the second largest general insurance company in the UK. One benefit of More Than being owned by RSA is that they won’t suddenly switch your policy to another underwriter, with different terms.

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Miaustore Ceramic Cat Water Fountain Review

Last updated: July 27th, 2023

We were recently contacted by the team at Miaustore.com who asked us to review their ceramic cat water fountain, which we were more than happy to do.

We’re a big fan of cat water drinking fountains here, and Smoggy especially loves to drink from one regularly, so we were keen to find out more and pass on our experience with this ceramic water fountain. Continue reading

More Than Pet Insurance Review

Best Value Pet Insurance for Cats & Dogs

Buying pet insurance for your cat or dog can be a large investment. With so many different providers and policies available, how do you know which pet insurance policy gives the best value?

We have done some research to help answer this question, and hopefully give you a better idea of what to look for. In this blog, we look at the best value Time Limited, Max Benefit and Lifetime policies for cats and dogs. Continue reading

Best Cat Toys Review

15 of the Best Cat Toys

Last updated: December 6th, 2018

Cat toys are an ideal way to keep your cat entertained, fit and healthy. Playing with your cat also helps builds a stronger bond between you and your furry friend.

This is especially important for indoor cats as they don’t get the stimulation and exercise that outdoor cats naturally get. A stimulating cat toy for an indoor cat can relieve boredom, and help prevent them becoming overweight.

There are several types of cat toy available, and many different varieties so it can be quite hard to find the best one. We have researched many of the different toys available, and put together this list of 15 of the best cat toys you can buy in the UK. Continue reading