Articles by Orla Pentelow
Orla Pentelow
Orla Pentelow is a freelance journalist and copywriter based in London. When not at her desk she’s out and about with her rescue dog, Luna, who works primarily as chief distractor.
- health
How to Spot if Your Dog Has Ingested Cannabis as RSPCA Issues Warning
The charity has seen an influx of marijuana poisoning cases in recent years
The charity has seen an influx of marijuana poisoning cases in recent years
- health
RSPCA Urges Pet Parents to Neuter Cats Ahead of Kitten Season
The charity is expecting an influx of kittens this summer
The charity is expecting an influx of kittens this summer
Meow back, dammit
- lifestyle
New Dog-Friendly Airline Takes Off in the UK This Month
On these flights, dogs come first and humans second
On these flights, dogs come first and humans second
- behaviour
Can You Train Your Dog to Use a Litter Box?
Whilst typically associated with cats, the idea of litter trays for dogs isn’t entirely far-fetched
Whilst typically associated with cats, the idea of litter trays for dogs isn’t entirely far-fetched
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The Most Expensive Dog Breeds to Insure (How to Reduce Your Pet Insurance Premium)
How to get that insurance premium down (without sacrificing your pup’s health)
How to get that insurance premium down (without sacrificing your pup’s health)
- lifestyle
Taylor Swift-Inspired Pet Names (From Every Era)
In celebration of her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, we unleash the best Taylor Swift-inspired pet names for all the Swifties out there
In celebration of her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, we unleash the best Taylor Swift-inspired pet names for all the Swifties out there
It’s more than just an adorable habit…
- lifestyle
8 Things You Needn’t Splurge On For Your Pet (If You Don’t Want To)
If you don’t buy these things for your beloved cat or dog, you’re not a bad pet parent
If you don’t buy these things for your beloved cat or dog, you’re not a bad pet parent
An awkward reality for many of us
We delve into the age-old debate
- lifestyle
What Are The Different Types Of Pet Insurance?
Everything you need to know about how pet insurance works in the UK
Everything you need to know about how pet insurance works in the UK
Don’t start packing those treats just yet...
- health
5 Ways To Keep Your Pup Safe This Spring
There’s no need to worry, if you know what to look out for
There’s no need to worry, if you know what to look out for
- lifestyle
Pet-Safe Cleaning Products for the Ultimate Spring Refresh
Because we have to look after the four-legged family members, too
Because we have to look after the four-legged family members, too
- lifestyle
How to Organise an Easter Egg Hunt For Your Pup
Want to include your four-legged family member in the seasonal fun? Of course you do
Want to include your four-legged family member in the seasonal fun? Of course you do
- shopping
The Best Easter Treats and Toys For Dogs
How to include your pup in the Easter celebrations (no chocolate allowed)
How to include your pup in the Easter celebrations (no chocolate allowed)
Sometimes ‘sharing is caring’ isn’t the best advice
- nutrition
Could Your Dog’s Diet Be Changing Their Behaviour?
It turns out the saying ‘you are what you eat’ isn’t just for humans
It turns out the saying ‘you are what you eat’ isn’t just for humans
- grooming
Top Grooming Tips From The Crufts Pros
We can only dream of having hair as good as these pups
We can only dream of having hair as good as these pups
- behaviour
What Does it Take to Be a Crufts Competitor? Tips From World-Class Trainers
And they all say the same simple thing…
And they all say the same simple thing…
- health
Should I Let My Dog Eat Off My Plate?
What are the potential health implications for both humans and hounds?
What are the potential health implications for both humans and hounds?
And should you be worried?
How to set boundaries and protect your pup
- shopping
HAY Has Launched a Dog Range and Your Daily Walk Just Got More Stylish
Run, don’t walk to get your hands on this delightful collab
Run, don’t walk to get your hands on this delightful collab
- behaviour
How to Tackle Common ‘Pandemic Puppy’ Issues
Turns out, humans weren’t the only ones affected
Turns out, humans weren’t the only ones affected
- behaviour
10 Common Cat Myths (That Are Actually False)
Peel back the layers of mystery to discover the truth about our feline friends
Peel back the layers of mystery to discover the truth about our feline friends
How many kisses is too many kisses?
- behaviour
9 Common Dog Myths (That Are Actually False)
Sorry to break it to you, you might not know your pup as well as you think you do
Sorry to break it to you, you might not know your pup as well as you think you do
- behaviour
How to Work Out What ‘Drives’ Your Dog
You might already have a good idea of what your dog likes, but it‘s not always that straightforward
You might already have a good idea of what your dog likes, but it‘s not always that straightforward
- health
What to Do When Your Dog Eats Something Toxic
So Fido has been in your chocolate stash... here’s what to do
So Fido has been in your chocolate stash... here’s what to do
- behaviour
How to Muzzle Train Your Dog
Contrary to common belief, muzzles aren’t solely for aggressive dogs
Contrary to common belief, muzzles aren’t solely for aggressive dogs
- behaviour
How to Protect Your XL Bully Under the New Ban
How to keep your dog happy and healthy under the new legislation
How to keep your dog happy and healthy under the new legislation
And what you can do inside instead
- lifestyle
When Is it Too Cold to Take My Dog For a Walk?
It’s not as simple as one universal temperature for all
It’s not as simple as one universal temperature for all
- lifestyle
Renters Reform Bill: Can My Landlord Ban Me From Having Pets?
Know your rights as new legislation comes into place
Know your rights as new legislation comes into place
- behaviour
What to Do If Your Cat Goes Missing
Cats might be curious creatures, but when yours goes missing it can send the most composed pet parent into a spin
Cats might be curious creatures, but when yours goes missing it can send the most composed pet parent into a spin
How to get your dog home, should the worst happen
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