Christmas time isn’t just stressful for us humans; it can also be a time of anxiety and stress for our pets. Research shows that 40% of dogs display a change in behaviour over the festive period, so it’s worth considering these four festive stress triggers. 1. Disrupted Routines We all... read more →
Dec
20
Mar
22
No strings attached! We can learn an awful lot from our dogs, they are pure, loving, loyal, and faithful, all lessons that we can put to practice in our own lives. And yet they ask for very little in return for their love and loyalty – food, exercise, and some... read more →
Jan
23
What is Parvovirus (parvo) Parvovirus (canine parvovirus or CPV) is a highly infectious disease that can affect all dogs. Once infected, animals will be extremely poorly, and many will not recover from the condition. Jennifer’s tip Parvo is a serious disease not to be taken lightly – make sure you... read more →
Dec
06
Safe food to give your dog at Christmas Let’s face it we are all feeders when it comes to our dogs! It’s so hard to resist those pleading eyes at the best of times and with only a few weeks to go to the festive season, here are a few... read more →
Oct
12
It’s October and that means only one thing, it's nearly Halloween! Find out how you can have fun without scaring your pets. Halloween's origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain, which was held on November 1. It was believed that on that day, the... read more →
Jul
15
Summertime is a lovely time to enjoy the outdoors with your lovely pets, but the summer also brings new dangers for our four-legged friends. We’ve compiled a list of our top 7 potential dog hazzards to look out for so you can relax and enjoy the outdoors with your pet... read more →
Jul
05
Following a routine annual inspection, we are delighted to have been awarded a 3-star rating from the local authorities. This is the highest rating available for a kennel of our size and location. As part of the new Animal Activities Licensing Regulations 2018 (AAL), which came into force on 1st October... read more →
Apr
14
The holiday season is upon us again as families are eagerly awaiting the first bank holiday of the year. But what’s happening to your other family members – you know - the four-legged ones that aren’t able to go with you? Everyone loves a holiday, and your dog will too! They will... read more →
Mar
10
Part-time opportunity Attention fellow animal lovers –a fantastic opportunity awaits for the right individuals to join our friendly team at Cow Hill. Based in a beautiful and remote location close to Grimsargh, we offer dog boarding, cattery, small pet boarding as well as doggy day boarding. We’re looking for individuals... read more →
Feb
02
The staff at Cow Hill Kennels would like to make you aware of new bug that is making dogs ill in Lancashire Initially affecting Yorkshire and the North East, the illness recently spread to the North West, including Burnley and Preston. Although it hasn’t been confirmed, some sources believe it... read more →