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epoch.pet Returns: Navigating Pet Wellness and Care Together

Rekindling our journey at epoch.pet, I’m back from a whirlwind of academic success and professional exploration, ready to dive into the ever-evolving world of pet wellness. Join me as we rediscover the joys of holistic pet care, from nutritious diets to behavioral insights. Your stories and engagement are the heart of our community – let’s…

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Happy third Birthday, epoch.pet! #Celerbrations ❤️

Hey, fellow pet lovers! Today’s post is a special one, as today marks three years since I went live with epoch.pet. ❤️ Since then, so much has happened, and I have some important information that I want to share with you in today’s post. I hope you and your four-legged friends have been well since…

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Happy International Women’s Day #IWD2021 🚺

Hey, fellow pet lovers! 👋 I hope you’ve all been safe and well since my last post on ‘Why do I love cats so much?’. I wanted to write a short and sweet post wishing you all a happy International Women’s Day! #IWD2021 ❤️ Here’s a shoutout to all the amazing ladies out there who…

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❤️ Why do I love cats so much? ❤️

Hey, fellow pet lovers! 👋 Today’s post is all about cats and why I love them so much? I am going to talk about my gorgeous girl Pooss. I’ve been super busy with my university work this year and have struggled to keep up with my two posts a month. Thankfully, today’s post will be…

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Monday Motivation from epoch.pet 😊

Hey, fellow pet lovers! 👋 I was sharing a social post today on our accounts to which I’ve added links to below, and I thought some of you on our mailing list who don’t follow epoch.pet might enjoy today’s post. Check it out below and give epoch.pet a like if you do. Monday Motivation ⬇️…

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Sleepy Fox; The Cave Bed by Kona Cave. ❤️

Hey, fellow pet lovers! I hope you’ve been well since I last posted at the very start of the month. It’s been a super busy one for me as I have been working on my semester one essays for university. Thankfully, I handed in my final one on Friday. Today, I want to post a…

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🎉 Happy New Year FROM EPOCH.PET! 🎉

Hey, fellow pet lovers! I hope you all managed to have a lovely Christmas whether you could spend it with family or not. I am very grateful that my partner and I spent some quality time with our family, and I gave myself a few days break from university work and blogging duties. 2020 was…

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Happy Birthday, Nia & Lily! #BirthdayGirls ❤️

Hey, fellow pet lovers! Today’s post is a short one talking all about Nia and Lily’s birthdays which took place earlier this month. Nia turned six on the 10th and Lily five on the 11th. Today I want to share with you a post which I’d hope to have shared earlier, but it’s been a…

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September Overview For epoch.pet & Look Ahead To October.

Hey, fellow pet lovers! ❤️ I hope you and your four-legged friends have had a great month! I’ve had a super busy one and have been making progress with my other project The Savvy Stoic. If you’re interested in learning more about my upcoming website, then follow the link to the Landing Page I created.…

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How to wild camp with dogs? Adventures with Little Lily.

Hey, fellow pets lovers! I hope you’ve all been well since my last article! In today’s post, I want to talk about wild camping with dogs and how you can go about doing so with your canine companion; if wild camping is something, you’re potentially interested in doing. If you read any posts from last…

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EPOCH.PET’S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, AUGUST 2020.

Hey, fellow pet lovers! ❤️ I hope you and you’re four-legged friends have had a great month! Today’s post is the first of our new monthly newsletters in which I will talk about this months posts, and what’s in store for the upcoming month. August’s Articles Future adventures with little Lily. The first article I…

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What it’s like to own a Border Terrier; five years on.

Hey, fellow pet lovers!  I’ve been a bit stuck for blog post ideas lately and wanted to write an informal, creative post, so I’ve decided to write a new article, inspired by one of the very first written on epoch.pet: what it’s like to have a Border Terrier?  The original post is a popular one on…

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Future Adventures with Little Lily.

Hey, fellow pet lovers! ❤️ Today’s post is a short informal one in which I plan to talk about my upcoming adventures with my gorgeous girl Lily. If you’re a frequent visitor to epoch.pet, then you will already know that last year, I learned to ride a motorbike alongside my partner, and we plan to go…

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epoch.pet, a fresh new look!

Hey, fellow pet lovers! Its been a while since I last posted but I can assure you that I haven’t been spending my time lazing about and I’ve been busy working on epoch.pet. I’ve updated the whole website, which is something I’d meant to do for a little while but didn’t have the time due…

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Happy 2nd Birthday epoch.pet! 🎈

Hey, fellow pet lovers! Today’s post is a positive one, in which I celebrate two years since going live with my little pet wellness & nutrition blog. I plan to talk about my blogging journey so far and touch on some personal stuff. As well as talking about epoch.pet as a brand and what it…

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All-Natural DIY Pet-Friendly Cleaning Spray. 🧼

Hey, fellow pet lovers! I hope you’re all staying safe at home during these uncertain times. The girls, my partner and myself, have all been following the vital guidance given by the UK government to stay at home. Today I’ve decided to share with you my all-natural cleaning spray which I’ve been using for a…

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What is National Justice for Animals Week?

Hey, fellow pet lovers! I hope you and your four-legged friends have been well since I last posted which was back in 2019, which is pretty shocking I know! However, I’ve been tremendously busy with my studies and feel like I’m just managing to keep my head afloat so today is my first real day…

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Happy New Year from epoch.pet & Our Plans for 2020. 🎊

Hey, fellow pet lovers!  Today’s post is all about the upcoming year and the wonderful opportunities that lay ahead. Personally, I love starting a new year the planning, preparation and the many possibilities that come with a potential new start is just so exciting! I have a huge to-do for epoch.pet for 2020 and many…

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Merry Christmas from epoch.pet🎄

Hey, fellow pet lovers! I just wanted to wish you all a very merry Christmas so today’s post may be the shortest one yet. I hope you and your four-legged friends have all had a truly wonderful day!!!🎄 MIne has been amazing as I’ve eaten lovely food and spent it around great company, what more…

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Toxic Foods To Avoid For Our Canine & Feline Friends!

Hey, fellow pet lovers! Today’s post is all about toxic foods that need to be kept well away from our four-legged friends. I thought it’d be a good idea to write a post summarising some of the many hazardous foods that could cause serious harm or even kill our beloved pets, to ensure you know…

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Birthday Girls 🎁

Hey, fellow pet lovers! As promised, today’s short and simple blog post is all about Nia and little Lily’s birthday’s that have just been. The girls have had a fun-filled few days, with plenty of presents, adventure and a raw feeding friendly cake that went down a treat. Let’s jump straight into today’s simple post…

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What is National Deaf Dog Awareness Week? September 2019.

Hey, fellow pet lovers! Today’s post is all about National Deaf Dog Awareness Week and the purpose of this important week is to raise awareness about the many deaf dogs out there who are just as wonderful as their fully hearing counterparts. While also helping pet parents recognize the symptoms of hearing loss in their…

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What is Responsible Dog Ownership Day? Pet Holidays.

Hey, fellow pet lovers! I hope your all enjoying the last few days of Summer, the girls and I have had a wonderful one filled with many fun days out along to the beach and Lily’s favourite, the park. I actually start university next week which is a tad daunting but I’m really looking forward…

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The North East Dog Festival, 2019.

Hey, fellow pet lovers! Today’s post is all about The North East Dog Festival which takes place this Saturday on the 7th of September. Unfortunately, this isn’t an event I’m able to attend but I’ve really enjoyed writing about this canine-friendly festival and would love to hear if your planning on attending in the comments…

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What is National Dog Day? National Pet Holiday.

Hey, fellow pet lovers! Today’s post is all about National Dog Day which took place yesterday and is celebrated annually on the 26th of August. In this short and simple post, I want to talk a little more about what this canine caring day is all about and various important goals associated with it. Let’s…

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Pooss’s Outdoor Adventures.

Hey, fellow pet lovers! Today’s post is all about my girl Pooss and her fun outdoor adventures that she’s recently been going on. If you’re a frequent visitor to epoch.pet then you’ll already know that Pooss has always been a house cat, however, this year she’s been going out for a few hours during the…

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International Assistance Dog Week.

Hey, fellow pet lovers! This week’s post is all about International Assistance Dog Week which was created to help recognize and appreciate all those helpful, hardworking assistance dogs who support countless of people in need each and every day with their disability-related limitations. I’m going to talk a little bit about how this important day…

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National Mutt/Mixed Breed Day, 2019.

Hey, fellow pet lovers! Today’s post is all about National Mutt Day which takes place twice a year on the 31st of July and the 2nd of December. It’s a day that celebrates all those pooches out there who aren’t purebreds but still deserve an equal amount of love, affection and pride from their owners.…

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Original About Page, epoch.pet Site Update.

Hey, fellow pet lovers! I hope you and your four-legged friends are enjoying the lovely warm weather lately. The girls and I went on a beautiful walk along the coast yesterday and it was ridiculously warm, so much so that I’ve managed to lightly sunburn, but it was totally worth it! Today’s post is a…

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Pet Fire Safety Day, 15th of July 2019.

Hey, fellow pet lovers! Today’s blog post is all about National Pet Fire Safety Day which took place yesterday. I’m going to talk a little bit about how this day came to be, who founded it and a few different ways you can prevent your pet from starting a house fire and getting hurt. Let’s…

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Lost Pet Prevention Month, July 2019.

Hey, fellow pet lovers! Today’s blog post is all about Lost Pet Prevention Month which is an annual event taking place every July, it was first created back in 2014 by PetHub an American company dedicated to reuniting lost pets with their owners. In today’s short and simple post I’m going to talk a little…

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Bring Your Dog To Work Day, 2019.

Hey, fellow pet lovers! Today’s post is all about this years Bring Your Dog To Work day which took place last Friday for those of you that weren’t aware. I’m really lucky to work from home each day which means I have my girls Nia and little Lily around me pretty much 24/7. However, for…

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Happy Birthday Romeo the Rottie!

Hey, fellow pet lovers! Today’s post is a super short and simple one wishing Romeo the Rottie a very happy 6th birthday. In today’s post I want to share with you a few of my favourite photos of fat lad as I call him and let you know a little bit more about Row and…

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My Favourite Thing About Having Dogs.

Hey, fellow pet lovers! I hope everyone is having a wonderful start to the week, my week is a fairly busy one as I’m attending Newcastle Startup Week which is a five day and night business event close to my hometown that I’ve been looking forward to for quite some time now. However, today’s post…

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National Pet Month ❤️

Hey, fellow pet lovers! Today’s post is all about National Pet Month, which is a celebration of the many benefits that having pets can provide. National Pet Month is celebrated annually in May in the United States, and in the UK it’s celebrated throughout April to May the 6th. Let’s jump straight into today post!…

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Eggs, The Perfect Addition To Your Pets Diet.

Hey, fellow pet lovers! I hope you’ve all had a great week since my last post, last week was a really wonderful one for me as I’ve been accepted onto my university course, which is super exciting! I’ll be starting in Septemeber which means I have a good amount of time to get the site…

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epoch.pet’s Milestones & Future Plans.

Hey, fellow pet lovers! I hope you all enjoyed last Saturday’s bonus post, which was all about my blogging journey so far and how epoch.pet came to be. Today’s post is a bit of a follow-up, and I’ll be talking about epoch.pet’s milestones and plans. Let’s jump straight into today’s post! epoch.pet’s Milestones 🎉 It’s…

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epoch.pet, One Year Today!

Hey, fellow pet lovers! I hope everyone is having a wonderful Easter weekend and you and your four-legged friends are all enjoying the lovely Spring sunshine. Today is a bonus post since this exact day, 1 year ago I went live with epoch.pet and I wanted to write a post talking all about the crazy…

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epoch.pet’s 100th Post and Top Ten Recap!

Hey, fellow pet lovers! Appolgies for missing last Saturday’s post, last week was busy but productive and I’ve finally finished my student finance application which I’m super happy about! I’m really looking forward to sharing today’s post with you all because it marks our 100 posts on epoch.pet. It is so great to see how…

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AniForte’s Natural Flea and Tick Prevention Products.

Hey, fellow pet lovers! Today’s post is all about natural flea and tick prevention products from a great company called AniForte. With the warmer weather fast approaching and the arrival of Spring, it’s essential that you keep a close eye on your pet and do weekly checks for fleas, ticks and parasites. Let’s jump straight…

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epoch.pet, March Monthly Overview.

Hey, fellow pet lovers! I hope you’ve all been enjoying the lovely Spring sunshine, I know the girls and I have been loving the warmer weather lately and we’ve had plenty of wonderful walks along the coast. Today’s post is a fairly relaxed one and is a monthly overview for epoch.pet, some of you may…

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National Puppy Day, 23rd March 2019

Hey, fellow pet lovers! Today is National Puppy Day, so I thought I would write a post that talks about this beautiful canine caring day, our universal love for puppies and how this great day came to be? I also plan to briefly touch on the unfortunate reality and horrors of the many puppy mills…

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Crufts, The World’s Greatest Dog Show!

Hey, fellow pet lovers!! As some of you may already know this week is the start of Crufts which is named the world’s greatest dog show and celebrates each and every aspect of the diverse roles that our canine companions play in our lives. Let’s jump straight into today’s post and learn all about Crufts…

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Should your Canine Companion Share your Bed?

Hey, fellow pet lovers! Today’s post is all about your canine companion sleeping in your bedroom or bed, and whether this can have a detrimental effect on your sleep? I’ve been feeling a bit under the weather lately and haven’t slept very well the last few nights, and this got thinking, how much does sleeping with…

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National Love Your Pet Day.

Hey, fellow pet lovers! As some of you may already know last Wednesday the 20th of February was National Love Your Pet Day so today’s post is all about my three gorgeous girls Nia, Lily and the Pooss. I love them all so much and life just wouldn’t be the same without any of them,…

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Homemade Kefir Recipe for your Canine Companion. ❤️

Hey, fellow pet lovers! A lot of you guys seemed to enjoy Tuesday’s post which was all about the many health benefits of kefir and if you haven’t checked it out yet then head over there after reading today’s post to learn more, Health Benefits of Kefir for your Canine Companion. Today’s post is a homemade…

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Homemade Kefir Recipe for your Canine Companion.

Hey, fellow pet lovers!! A lot of you guys seemed to enjoy Tuesday’s post which was all about the many health benefits of kefir and if you haven’t checked it out yet then head over there after reading today’s post to learn more, Health Benefits of Kefir for your Canine Companion. Today’s post is a homemade…

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Health Benefits of Kefir for your Canine Companion.

Hey, fellow pet lovers!!  Today’s post is a short and simple one all about the many health benefits of kefir and why it’s a great addition to your canine friend’s diet? If you enjoy today’s post then make sure you stick around for next Tuesday’s post which is going to be a homemade kefir recipe…

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Britain’s Favourite Dogs 2019, who came first??

Hey, fellow pet lovers!!  Today’s post is a fairly long one all about Britain’s favourite dogs, this week in the UK there was a two and a half-hour show on ITV where the public voted to see who was Britain’s favourite breed? The result was based on a poll of 10,000 people who choose between…

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January Overview for epoch.pet!

Hey, fellow pet lovers!!  Today’s post is a short one all about how January has been for epoch.pet and I plan on talking about some of our best highlights and lastly, what I and my girls have got up to so far. This year has started off hectic and I imagine it is only going…

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Common Raw Feeding Myths, Debunked!

Hey, fellow pet lovers! Today’s post is sticking with our current raw feeding focus since last weeks post was all about The Lowdown on Raw Green Tripe, this weeks post is all about common raw feeding myths. There are plenty of them out there and a lot of pet parents can easily be put off feeding…

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National Train Your Dog Month, 2019.

Hey, fellow pet lovers!!  Today’s post is short and simple one all about the importance of training your canine friend as January is National Train Your Dog Month. It’s time to start training your pooch a variety of new tricks and in today’s post I have linked a few great training videos for the basics…

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What are The Hidden Dangers of Rawhide Chews?

Hey, fellow pet lovers! Today’s post is all about rawhide and I’m sure you’ll have come across this readily available toxic treat, which comes in many shapes and sizes but is certainly not a treat that is safe or good for your canine friend in any way!! In today’s post, I want to talk about…

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The Hidden Dangers of Rawhide Chews!!

Hey, fellow pet lovers!!  Today’s post is all about rawhide and I’m sure you’ll have come across this readily available toxic treat, which comes in many shapes and sizes but is certainly not a treat that is safe or good for your canine friend in any way!! In today’s post, I want to talk about…

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The Role of Carbohydrates within our Dog’s Diets.

Intro My dogs eat MEAT… and bones and brains and fur and all of the other bits of animal I can squeeze into their diets in order to give them a balanced array of nutrition. It is needless to say then that my dogs get very little carbohydrates, although we do like to make them…

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Happy New Year from epoch.pet!!

Hey, fellow pet lovers!! Happy New Year and I hope you all had an amazing Christmas break with the family and your four-legged friends. 2019 is finally here and it’s a great chance to improve not only your life but also your canine or feline friends for the better. Today’s post is a fairly short…

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epoch.pet, 2018 Yearly Review.

Hey, fellow pet lovers!!  I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, we certainly did and I had a much-needed two days off from work which was really lovely! But now I’m back at it and today’s post is all about epoch.pet, my blogging journey so far and how 2018 has been for the blog.…

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Merry Christmas from epoch.pet!

Hey, fellow pet lovers! Today’s post is a fairly short one wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a lovely relaxing few days off. The build-up to Christmas for me has been so hectic but today is all about spending time with the family and as I mentioned in my previous post, Christmas Foods to…

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Christmas Foods to Avoid for our Canine and Feline Friends!

Hey, fellow pet lovers!! Today’s post is all about foods to avoid for our canine and feline friends over the festive season. Christmas for me is all about spending time with the family and eating nice food, however, there are plenty of festive foods that shouldn’t be shared with your four-legged friend!! So let’s jump…

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Best Christmas Gifts for our Pets, 2018.

Hey, fellow pet lovers!! Christmas is fast approaching and next week is your last shopping week to get your friends, family and of course your canine or feline companions their perfect gift. Today’s post lists the best pet products on the market, in my opinion, to get your furry friend this Christmas. Today’s post is…

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The Importance of Play, Fitness and Nutrition.

Hey, fellow pet lovers!! I’m still incredibly ill with this awful cold but refuse to let it get in the way of me providing you and your furry friends with some quality content. Today’s post is the final in our three-part mini-series and is all about the importance of nutrition for our canine and feline…

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Excalibur Dehydrator, product review.

Hey, fellow pet lovers! I hope you and your lovely pets are dealing with this cold and windy weather well, I’m feeling pretty ill at the minute and have an awful chesty cough, so a nice relaxing day in bed with my girls is a must. Today’s post is fairly short and may seem a…

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The Importance of Play, Fitness and Nutrition.

Hey, fellow pet lovers!! Some of you might remember last weeks post which was all about the importance of play, now it’s time to move and talk about the importance of fitness for our canine and feline friends. Keeping our pets fit and healthy is vital for having a happy pet that will be by…

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The Importance of Play, Fitness and Nutrition.

Hey, fellow pet lovers!!  I hope you’ve all had a great weekend, I’ve been extremely busy and went on a three-day residential business course to help make epoch.pet even more wonderful for all you lovely pet lovers out there. Lately, I’ve been thinking about how important it is to get all three of these aspects right…

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PULLER Rings Interactive Dog Toy, product review.

If you have read the previous posts on Nia and Lilys birthdays then you will know that we wanted to get them a present each that would match their needs and suit their personalities. Of course, Lilys squishy face flirt pole went down a storm, her prey drive kicks in and she chases the little…

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Squishy Face Flirt Pole, product review.

Hey, fellow pet lovers! Today’s post is a short product review of one of the coolest and most fun pet products currently on the market. We got Lily the Squishy Face Flirt Pole for her birthday earlier this month and If you haven’t checked out my previous post Nia and Lily the Birthday Girls then head…

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Golden Paste Recipe for your Dog.

Hey, fellow pet lovers! Today’s post is a short one that is quick and easy and is a homemade golden paste recipe for our canine friends. If you have read last Tuesday’s post, then you will already know some of the amazing health benefits that turmeric has to offer, with its abundant powerful phytonutrient curcumin. If not then…

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The Benefits of Curcumin for Canines.

Foreword Tough physical exercise produces oxidation and inflammation, your body will deal with this with its own powerful anti-inflammatory response. This inflammation is also a signal to the body to start repairing and building stronger muscles, with this in mind using curcumin after exercise may hinder the benefits gained from the exercise itself. Introduction It’s likely…

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Nia and Lily, the Birthday Girls!

Hey, fellow pet lovers! I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend with their furry friends. Today is Nia’s birthday and tomorrow is Lily’s, so today’s post is a short one wishing my girls a happy birthday and letting you know what their fun-filled weekend entails. Let’s jump straight in and wish Nia and Lily…

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Building Muscle & Performance, How to use Creatine for Canines?

Introduction With the increase in attention around personal health and fitness, it is likely that you have come across or may have yourself used creatine as a dietary supplement to help enhance your physique and meet your fitness goals. In the muscle-building world it goes without saying this molecule is likely the most popular of…

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Building Muscle and Performance, Creatine for Canines.

Introduction With the increase in attention around personal health and fitness, it is likely that you have come across or may have yourself used creatine as a dietary supplement to help enhance your physique and meet your fitness goals. In the muscle-building world it goes without saying this molecule is likely the most popular of…

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