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Looking for a Dog Friendly Adventure? 10 Best Scottish Instagram Accounts to Follow
Adventures, Ideas and InspirationLast night I reached out to our Instagram followers and aksed them what type of social media post and reels they’d like to see more of. The answer which by far came top of the list was… Dog Friendly Adventures! … Read More...
Hiring a Campervan? Packing Essentials for Your Dog Friendly Campervan Hire
Adventures, Van LifeWhoop, Whoop! You’ve made the leap and booked a dog friendly campervan hire! Road trip planning is fun!! But now it’s the tricky part. What to pack? Personally I tend not to pack until the very last minute and instead … Read More...
Product Recall: Wilsons Cold Pressed Dog Food (specific batch and expiry dates listed)
Behind The ScenesWe have this afternoon been informed of a product recall impacting Wilsons Cold Pressed Dog Food. They have been informed by one of their suppliers about a potential salmonella risk in one of their cold pressed ingredients. The potential...
How Do You Remove Dog Tear Stains? 5 Ways to Prevent and Treat Dog Tear Staining
Dog Grooming, Dog Owner Advice, Puppy AdviceSimba, one super cute maltipoo was in recently for his regular bath and brush out and while his tear staining is quite minimal, his mum asked if there was anything they could do to help prevent or remove. As it’s … Read More
Do Campervans Have Electricity? How Power/Charging Works when Hiring Harley our Dog Friendly VW Campervan
Adventures, Van LifeIf you’ve never used to hired a campervan or motorhome then one of the first questions you might have is whether campervans have electricity. Even if you plan to ditch the phones and social media while travelling to truly escape, … Read ...
Wondering which Dog Poo Bag to Buy? 4 Types of Dog Poo Bags Changing the Dog Walking World
Dog Owner AdviceFor years, the majority of dog poo bags were made from environmentally unfriendly materials, but now, there are 4 different types of dog poo bags taking the dog walking world by storm: Biodegradable Compostable Recycled Degradable Whilst...
Worried About Your Dog Being Stolen? How to Minimise and Prevent Dog Theft
Dog Owner AdviceFrom Lady Gaga to dog owners a little closer to home, it certainly feels like dog thefts are on the rise and it’s entirely natural as a dog owner to be worried about your dog being stolen. A recent study … Read More
Looking to Buy a Puppy? 3 Tips to Help You Choose the Right Puppy
Dog Owner Advice, Puppy AdviceAs National Puppy Day lands, it gives us a chance to take a step back and remind ourselves of some of the important factors we should keep in mind when it comes to choosing a puppy. With such a surge … Read More
Keeping Your Dog Safe: Millie’s Response to Rising Dog Thefts
Behind The ScenesAs someone who actively tries to not get carried way with the news, its been hard not to click on those news headlines about rising dog thefts. Particularly when the news is a little closer to home including failed attempts … Read More...
Is Snow Sticking to Your Dogs Coat and Paws? How to Prevent and Remove Snowballs from Your Dogs’ Fur
Dog Owner AdviceAaaah snow! While I love watching it from inside a cosy home with hot choc in hand and even out playing catch with Millie, there is one downside – snowballs on her fur! While I am super lucky that Millie … Read More
February Monthly Offers: Our New Monthly Gift Bag, Pure Pate and Hairy Rabbit Ears!
Behind The Scenes, Dog Owner AdviceIf you spotted our January Monthly Offer then you’ll know that at Millie’s, new for 2021, we’ve introduced a monthly offer where we pass the benefit of the occasional promotional offers from our suppliers we receive, directly through to ...
Looking for Dog Owner Money Saving Tips? 20 Ways To Save Money as a Dog Owner
Dog Owner AdviceDog Food, Treats, Collars, Lead, Vet Bills, Insurance… the list seems to go on and on, doesn’t it? And right now we know, we know that for many people, money is being stretched in every direction. It feels even more … Read More...
How Does the COVID-19 Stay at Home Guidance Impact Millie’s Pet Services?
Behind The Scenes*Effective from midnight on 4th January 2020. Full Guidance release HERE* No matter how much I said to friends and family over the weekend, that I felt another ‘lockdown’ would be announced shortly, I have still had those normal mixe...
January Monthly Offers: Slow Feed Activity Bowls and Forthglade Wet Dog Food Multipacks
Behind The Scenes, Dog Owner AdviceI’ll be completely honest and say that I’ve avoided doing year round ‘discounts’ for the three years we’ve been in business. I do not want Millie’s to be somewhere ‘cheap’ by running constant sales as feel this will undermine what … Re...
How to Save Money as a Dog Owner in January: Introducing Save-Uary
Dog Owner AdviceWhether you setting New Years Resolutions around finances or just trying to work out ways to make those pennies go further, then there’s no denying that owning a dog comes with a cost. That cost can amount to up to … Read More
How Do I Groom My Dog at Home During COVID-19? Dog Face and Eye Tidy at Home
Dog Grooming, Dog Owner AdviceOver the last few weeks, during the lockdown, we’ve been helping many of our customers maintain their dogs’ coats at home. From general advice around brushing out coats to nail trimming, it’s important to me that our customers feel sup...
Taking Stock: The Impact of Lockdown (So Far)
Behind The ScenesOver the weekend, and even over the last few weeks, I’ve had a few comments commenting on how busy we are. That “we’re lucky to be open” and must be doing well. The reality is that the last few weeks … Read More
Looking to Adopt a Dog? A Day Out With Stitch (Animal Rescue Centre – Arbroath)
Adopt a Dog, Behind The ScenesOver the last few weeks, I’ve been spending some time with our amazing furiends at Animal Rescue Centre – Arbroath based in Angus. I’ve been helping out walking the dogs who have three visits per day from volunteers. But when … Read Mo...
Millie’s Guide to Carnoustie: Dog Friendly Shops and Services in Carnoustie
Dog Owner Advice, Millie's CornerWhether you need to grab a quick gift or just fancy a stroll down the high street after some dog friendly fun on Carnoustie beach, you might be wondering where exactly can you visit with your dog? Are there any … Read More
Guest Blog: How Do You Know If Your Dog Is Dehydrated?
Dog Owner AdviceThe summer months are hotter now than ever before. Record heatwaves have occurred across the world and it isn’t all good news. Those of us that struggle to stay cool and hydrated can suffer from heatstroke, dehydration and other illnes...
Looking for a Dog-Friendly Walk in Angus? Queen’s Well, Glen Esk (Reviewed)
Adventures, Ideas and InspirationWhen it comes to getting outdoors with your dog, it can be hard to deviate from your normal dog walking routes. Typically, as humans, we can be creatures of habit, even though we know our dogs will love exploring somewhere … Read More...