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Dog health and wellness

We’re all about keeping your dog healthy and happy – so we’ve got lots of useful content on helping them stay that way. Remember, always visit your vet if you have any concerns about your dog’s health.

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Is Pet Insurance Worth It in the UK? A 2026 Guide for Dog Owners

Introduction For many dog owners in the UK, pet insurance can feel like a bit of a gamble. You pay…

13 March, 2026

How Alfie Bounced Back After a Freak Accident

Who? Alfie, a Cockapoo. How old? Nearly 9 years. What happened? A freak accident. Pet Parent Julie. PitPat Insurance policy…

13 March, 2025

How PitPat Insurance Helped Harley Through a Health Scare

Who? Harley, a Golden Retriever puppy. How old? 10 months. What happened? A health scare. Pet Parent Sam. PitPat Insurance…

11 March, 2025

Border Collie sitting in front of cupboard wearing a PitPat Dog Activity Monitor

Can dogs get depressed?

Can dogs get depressed? Dogs are known for their loyalty, enthusiasm and boundless affection. However, just like humans, dogs can…

24 May, 2023

Vizsla looking through a fence wearing a green PitPat GPS

Dog in heat? Everything you need to know about your dog’s heat cycle

If you have a dog it’s really important that you understand and can recognise the symptoms of when a female…

27 February, 2023

Golden Retriever out on a walk, sat on a path wearing a PitPat Dog Activity Monitor

Dog Dementia: How to spot symptoms and when to visit the vet

Is your dog getting older? Have you noticed that they seem anxious or confused? It could simply be that your…

20 February, 2023

Siberian Husky sat on rock in a field

Case Study: Building fitness after being rescued

Found on the streets of a university campus in Seoul, South Korea, Juno had no tag or microchip. Yongin Rescue…

26 July, 2022

Border Collie

Case Study: Recovering from an injury

I’m Gill, and this is my 10-year-old border collie, Bryn. Bryn loves to run. We’re lucky to live in the…

26 July, 2022

Cockapoo running in a field

Case Study: Using PitPat to monitor seizures

Disclaimer: Using a PitPat does not replace the need for a vet – please always consult your vet if you…

26 July, 2022

Golden Retriever walking with owner in urban setting

How to make your dog’s walks more interesting

When our dogs need walking every day, it can be hard not to become a creature of habit. We go…

08 November, 2021