April was National Pet Month and my inbox was awash with pet themed press releases. Yes, you read right, pets don’t just get a single day devoted to them, they get a whole month! If I’m honest Simba doesn’t really need an excuse to be spoilt as he’s already a very pampered pooch but after reading some of the recent facts and figures about owning a pet I appreciate him all the more. In the spirit of National Pet month I thought I’d share a few of the best with you:
- Dog owners are 8% happier than non-dog owners*
- 63% say a dog makes them physically fitter and 40% say owning a dog makes them feel less stressed*
- Half of the dog-owners said their dog understands them more than anyone else*
- 83% of parents believe that having a pet is beneficial for their child’s development**
- The majority of parents think having a pet has a positive impact on young children while almost a third believe it teaches them responsibility**
- 1 in 10 parents say having a pet improves their children’s social skills**
As a dog owner some of these facts really warmed my heart. If this has left you tickled too then show your four legged friend some appreciation by treating them to my five favourite doggy must haves:
Personally I’m a big advocate of the harness. As the owner of a Chihuahua with a very little neck I’ve always been very conscious a collar has the potential to do far more harm than good. When I came across Puppia it was such a breath of fresh air. Their harnesses are double stitched for strength and softly padded for comfort. Also, they come in hundreds of different designs and patterns so your pup can have a different one for every season!
As if that wasn’t enough the leads are the absolute best too. Not only do they match the harnesses but they’re also 145cm long which I believe is longer than the average lead length and makes all the difference when you have a mini dog as it gives your pup a bit more length to roam about.
This has to be Simba’s favourite toy. It’s so soft and perfect for chewing, chasing, shaking or even snuggling up to. It also has two squeakers in it allowing for hours of entertainment.
Finnley Elliot is an exceptionally talented artist who specialises in painting pets, or as she refers to them, “Pawtraits”. I recently commissioned a painting of my Simba and couldn’t be happier with the end result. Plus her paintings don’t break the bank, so if you feel like immortalising your beloved pet with a bespoke pawtrait I couldn’t recommend the wonderful Finnley enough!
The horrible truth about dog foods is the majority are made out of so-called meat derivatives, artificial colourings, flavourings and preservatives; all of which are low quality grade food and can play havoc with your dog’s digestive system. Personally I want my dog to have the best grade food he can which won’t break the bank nor take hours for me to prepare and Symply ticks all those boxes. It contains wholesome ingredients, essential nutrients and my dog loves it. I think it’s definitely fair to say Simba and I are both big fans!
I recently discovered these dog treats through Pet Nature’s monthly subscription service (which is well worth giving a try, especially as you can currently get 50% off until 15th May 2016 with code WOOFWOOF). The Dog Treat Company is a family run business based in Devon who create handmade treats using human grade, ethically sourced ingredients. It has a great ethos who puts nutritional integrity and healthy living at it’s core and I couldn’t recommend them enough. I know Simba agrees because he gobbles his treats with glee!
*Recent research conducted by Tails.com who questioned 1,000 pet owners and non-pet owners in April 2016.
**Conducted by The Baby Show in January 2016 in a survey of 1176 new and expectant parents, undertaken in December 2015 and January 2016.
Photos taken by Jessy Papasavva
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Love how The Dog Company uses human grade, ethically sourced ingredients! 🙂 I’ll definitely recommend them to my friends with dogs.
Yes do! I can’t recommend them enough! xx
Oh Simba is so lovely & cute. Such a lucky girl you are. Your photos are beautiful and I love the ripped denim. And the stuffs you have shown here are great for pampering them <3
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Yes I definitely feel lucky to have him! He’s my best friend! Thank you for the lovely comment xx
As a dog owner I totally agree on the listed facts! A great post, it was a pleasure reading it! xoxo
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Thank you so much hun! xx
I love these pics! Such a cute pup!!
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Thank you! Simba is definitely a cutie xx
I didn’t know a lot of these things!! They are a lot of interesting facts 🙂 and your dog is so lovely, it makes me want to hug him 🙂
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Definitely interesting, especially that people with dogs are usually happier! Haha he’s very huggable! xx
I was thinking about getting a dog just yesterday!:) I am so glad to learn these amazing facts about dog-owners. Actually, one of the reasons why I want a dog is that it will force me to walk more and teach me to be more responsible, lol.
Thanks for recommending these great products, btw; I will definitely look into them in the near future:) Have a great Sunday!
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DO IT!!! I can’t recommend it enough! Simba is my best friend and it’s such a wonderful feeling xx
Interesting! So cute dog!
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Thank you so much xx
awwww this is such a delightful post to read! <3 <3 <3 i with we had Symply here. London (my dog, not the city) could use healthy food. these days.
I LOVE that your dog is called London, best name ever!! xx
I LOVE this and your dog is a little babe. I’m so obsessed with dogs x
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I’m totally a doggy fanatic too! Hehe xx
Hi, your dog is beautiful.
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Thank you, he is definitely a darling! xx
I am a dog lover and I have to say that your dog is such a doll!
Nice post my dear I wish u a great week!
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Thank you, I’m sure Simba is delighted with this comment! Haha xx
Aww, I can tell you love your precious pup! I want a dog so bad but I travel too much.
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I dooo really love him! That’s the one problem with having a dog is it does mean you’re much more tied down xx
Stunning shots!
Have a nice week-end!
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Thank you! xx
This is so adorable.
Thank you so much sweetie xx
omg he looks so happy! such a cute dog
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Haha he is a very happy chappy and a real cutie (although I’m totally biased!!) xx
I think I’ve found my solution in that I need a dog. I’ve got a cat who I love a lot but actually I love all animals and would love a dog one day. Unfortunately I live in a flat so it’s not really an option at the moment. Your little doggy is so sweet and looks so happy! <3 <3
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Having a dog is the best thing ever! I live in an apartment in London and Simba is pretty happy but it does mean lots of daily trips to the park!! xx
That is one lucky pup!
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Haha yes he is! He’s a very spoilt boy! xx
Such a great post! Your dog is so cute!
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Thank you so much lovely!! xx
This is such a sweet post! It really makes me want to go out and spoil my own dogs.
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Yes dooo, I’m sure your doggies deserve a treat xx
Love the things! Great photos!
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Thanks so much hun! xx
Cuteness overload!!!
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Haha thanks girlll! xx
Such a cute dog! I wish I had one like yours.
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Thank you, he is definitely a cutie!! xx
lovely post!!!
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Thank you Chiara! xx
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It’s amazing how happy a dog can make you!! xx
Adorable dog! 🙂
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your dog is so cute ^_^
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Haha he is, even if I do say so myself! xx
Your dog is adorable !!!!
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Thank you so much Maggie xx
OMG! This is the cutest post ever! How sweet is your pup?! I have three dogs: Cali, Mylo and Bodhi and they are by far my best friends! You two are just the cutest and I love all the dog goddies!! How cute is that?!
Happy Monday, love!
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I LOVE this comment and that you totally get what it’s like to love and adore your doggies! Yours sound like real cuties xx
Simba is so cute! And these are great must-haves. I’ve tried to get my little dog to wear a harness, but she refuses. She’ll wear dresses and outfits, but for some reason hates the harness. I’ll have to check out the Puppia ones as maybe they’ll be more comfortable. Great post!
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I think it’s definitely worth trying Puppia, they are very soft and look very stylish! Let me know how you get on! xx
Having a dog myself, this was a really interesting read for me! I definitely wouldn’t be surprised if dog owners were happier than those without, they are brilliant creatures!
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They definitely are brilliant creatures, I wouldn’t ever want to be without him now he’s in my life! xx
This post has made me so happy.
I so badly want a dog but can’t get one for another year I think! Your little fur-friend is so cute 🙂
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Awww that makes ME happy! Oooh there is nothing more wonderful and exciting than getting a puppy! xx
great post!! Your dog is so lovely!!!and really fantastic photos <3
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Your dog is adorable! You found so many cute things. The harness is a great idea! A great post!
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Thanks girl! So glad you liked the picks xx
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Of course! Glad you enjoyed the post xx
Aw your dog is too adorable!
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Thanks hunny, he is a total cutie! xx
Oh, I see a very happy and beautiful doggy <3
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He is very happy and lovely! I’m lucky to have him xx
What a cute pup! I don’t have a dog currently, but I’d definitely love one in the future. I’ll have to remember these facts and when I adopt!
I think it’s so lovely you want to adopt! I hope it happens soon for you, owning a dog is wonderful! xx
How cute your dog is! 🙂
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Hehe, he really is!! xx
awww cute pup! these look like really good products
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They definitely are great products, couldn’t recommend them enough! xx
So so cute! I don’t have a dog, but maybe someday 🙂
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Oooh I hope you get one one day too! Owning a dog is the loveliest thing xx
Love this! Ahh I wish I had a little pooch of my own xx
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Thank you lovely, glad you liked it xx
Awh your dog looks so adorable!! What a sweet post 🙂 x
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Thank you sweetie, that’s such a nice comment! xx
How cute is Simba?! Adorable!
And I’m a dog owner (of 3 really ornery rat terriers!), so I’m always on the hunt for good-for-puppy products. 🙂
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Oooh you have your hands full with 3 pups! I definitely recommend all of these products! xx
Your dog is too adorable!! So cute! And it’s so true, dog owners do seem to be more happier 😉
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I think I’m definitely happy as a dog owner! Haha xx
that’s wonderful!!! thanks for sharing!
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Of course darling! xx
I can’t get over how precious your baby dog is omg !!! I really enjoyed this post. You’ve given me some ideas for my own baby dog, I’ve never heard of half of these companies before!
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Haha thank you! I hope you treat your doggy to something lovely xx
Simba! Oh my days I can’t handle the cuteness! Lovely read x
Haaha this comment made me laugh out loud! xx
What a cutie! I completely agree with the stress levels being lower when you own a dog (or kitty). It’s so nice having someone to come home to =o)
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It really is! I couldn’t imagine not coming home to a doggy now. It’s so lovely to have someone that’s always excited to see you! xx