Our Top Summer Dog Accessories For Home & Away
26.05.23 May 26, 2023 Seasonal

Our Top Summer Dog Accessories For Home & Away

​The Summer holidays are just around the corner and we are looking forward to lots of days out and time with our families. Whether it’s a day at the seaside or a road trip to a picturesque countryside spot, one of our favourite things to do is get out and explore with our dogs. We also love a little bit of relaxation on our return home, with our feet up and a snuggle on the sofa. In this blog we take a look at our favourite Summer dog accessories for home and away.   Our Favourite Accessories for Days Out & Travel Mobile Dog Gear Week Away Backpack - Day trips; long weekends; camping trips; holidays; whatever kind of trip you’re taking and for however long, you need to make sure you have all of your dog’s things. The week away backpack comes with special pouches for food as well as travel bowls and a feeding mat. There’s plenty of room left over for your other pet essentials such as a drying towel, a couple of toys and a blanket. An absolute must for road trips of any kind! KONG H2O Insulated Water Bottle - Staying hydrated in the Summer is just as important for our four-legged friends as it is for us. This pet water bottle will keep water cold and fresh and comes with a special lid that becomes a bowl to serve water on the road.    Cocopup Dog Walking Bag - You never know when your dog might deserve a treat. Keep treats to hand at all times with this practical and stylish dog walking bag, it has a handy treat pouch which clips to the strap so it's easy to grab treats on the go. It’ll keep the treats nice and fresh, ready to serve whenever you need them. Streetwise Slanted Dog Car Crate - If you’re going on any kind of car journey, you’ll need to make sure your dog is safe and secure, crates are a great option for long journeys. One of our favourite travel crates is the Streetwize Car Crate, it's slanted so that it easily fits in boots and is made from metal so is super sturdy. It's a great safe way to travel with your dog. Lords & Labradors Sleepeze Cushion - If you're going on any kind of trip away you'll want a travel cushion. We may be biased but we love our Sleepeze cushions, they have a handle so are easy to carry and are perfect for putting in the back of your car or for staycations for your pup to sleep on. They come in a large range of our classic prints and fit nicely in our L&L deluxe crates. Trixie Car Seat For Dogs - If you have a smaller dog, you may want them to sit in the car with you. You still have to ensure that they are secure though, and this car seat is just perfect. It straps in using a seat belt and means your dog can sit with you and see out of the window as you travel. Just make sure you have a suitable travel harness such as the Ruffwear Front Range Harness and that it’s safely attached to the strap in the booster seat. Lords & Labradors Bamboo Drying Coat - A drying coat has so many uses and is a practical accessory to have in a number of situations. We love to take them on our travels for any time our dogs might need drying off after a walk. It might be for use after a dip in the sea or a lake, or it might be to put on your dog after a rainy walk. A drying coat will wick the moisture away from your dog and help to keep them warm whilst they dry off. Our drying coats are made from bamboo so are perfect for sensitive skin and are double layered so are perfect for quickly drying you dog off.  KONG 2-In-1 Bench Seat Cover - With more outdoor adventures in the diary, comes more opportunity for your car to get wet or muddy at the paws of your pup!! In the UK the weather can be changeable, which means your dog may well get wet or muddy on their walks. The KONG 2-In-1 Bench Seat Cover are designed to protect your car’s soft furnishings. When you get back to the car with your pup, it won’t matter how soggy they are, as the covers will stop water and dirt from ruining your car seats or boot lining. They’re also a really practical idea for trips to the recycling centre or garden centre; a multi-purpose car accessory that will get so much use! Pet Remedy Calming Spray - Travel can be stressful for our pets. If you’re going on a journey and you know that travel can make your pet anxious, then this pet calming spray is the ideal product. It can be used in the run up to your travel day and can be sprayed on bedding and blankets. Be:Sunsafe Sun Protection - The sun can be just as much a hazard to our pets as it can be to us, and animals can get sunburnt just like us. This nourishing balm by Be:Loved contains SPF to help protect the exposed areas of your pup’s body. Noses, ears and paws are all susceptible, even more so if your dog has light or white hair. Use this to protect any exposed ares before you go out in the sun and remember to reapply throughout the day. Be:Bug Free Insect Repelling Spray & Be:BugFree Insect Repellent Shampoo - Insects can be a real pest in the Summer months. Not only is the buzzing annoying, but they can bite and sting, causing itchiness and even worse reactions in some cases. Be:Loved have developed a range of insect repelling products for dogs. The shampoo bar is great for bath time and the spray is perfect for on the go. An absolute must on any outdoor expeditions!     Our Favourite Accessories for Home All For Paws Fountain Fresh Water Fountain - One of the biggest priorities in the Summer is to ensure our pets stay cool and hydrated. This fountain by All for Paws will help with both of those things. It's great for encouraging your dog to drink water.  All For Paws Chill Out Toys - Playtime is important whatever the weather, but it could potentially overheat your dog on a hot day if it’s too strenuous. Keep playtime fairly sedate and use a cooling toy such as the All For Paws Chill Out Range. You can soak it in water and the water will be slowly released during chew time or playtime, helping to regulate your pup’s body temperature. Just keep games a little slower on really hot days - and save the long distance throwing or tug-of-war for cooler ones.     All for Paws Cooling Mat - Another cooling essential, this mat will become your pup’s favourite place to lounge in the Summer. It can be used indoors or outdoors. Just make sure you pop it in a secluded, shaded area if you’re out in the garden. Duck Egg Spot Crate Set - Relaxing is everyone’s favourite thing to do in the Summer and this crate set will be your pup’s favourite place to do just that. The set will provide a quiet place all of your pup’s own, where they can relax for a nice chew session with their toy of choice, or just go for a nap. The summery duck egg spot is simply stunning too and it's made from 100% cotton so it breathable for your pup. Scruffs Scandi Non Tip Bowl - Keeping your dog cool and hydrated is so important in summer, these Scruffs bowls are perfect. They're made from a stoneware ceramic material and have thick sides which helps to keep your pets water cool. They're heavy which means if you've got a playful pup it's hard for them to push the bowl round and the angled sides with flared bottom gives the bowls stability so they can't be knocked over. The bowls come in both grey and cream, whichever you choose they’ll look wonderful in your home!​

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The Summer holidays are just around the corner and we are looking forward to lots of days out and time with our families. Whether it’s a day at the seaside or a road trip to a picturesque countryside spot, one of our favourite things to do is get out and explore with our dogs. We also love a little bit of relaxation on our return home, with our feet up and a snuggle on the sofa. In this blog we take a look at our favourite Summer dog accessories for home and away.

 

Our Favourite Accessories for Days Out & Travel

Mobile Dog Gear Week Away Backpack - Day trips; long weekends; camping trips; holidays; whatever kind of trip you’re taking and for however long, you need to make sure you have all of your dog’s things. The week away backpack comes with special pouches for food as well as travel bowls and a feeding mat. There’s plenty of room left over for your other pet essentials such as a drying towel, a couple of toys and a blanket. An absolute must for road trips of any kind!

Blonde woman on a summer walk with her brown cockapoo wearing a grey mobile dog gear backpack

KONG H2O Insulated Water Bottle - Staying hydrated in the Summer is just as important for our four-legged friends as it is for us. This pet water bottle will keep water cold and fresh and comes with a special lid that becomes a bowl to serve water on the road.   

Grey dog on a summer walk stopped to have a drink from a black insulated dog water bottle

Cocopup Dog Walking Bag - You never know when your dog might deserve a treat. Keep treats to hand at all times with this practical and stylish dog walking bag, it has a handy treat pouch which clips to the strap so it's easy to grab treats on the go. It’ll keep the treats nice and fresh, ready to serve whenever you need them.

Flatlay of a beige dog walking back with a green patterned strap

Streetwise Slanted Dog Car Crate - If you’re going on any kind of car journey, you’ll need to make sure your dog is safe and secure, crates are a great option for long journeys. One of our favourite travel crates is the Streetwize Car Crate, it's slanted so that it easily fits in boots and is made from metal so is super sturdy. It's a great safe way to travel with your dog.

Grey fluffy dog in the back of a car inside a car travel dog crate

Lords & Labradors Sleepeze Cushion - If you're going on any kind of trip away you'll want a travel cushion. We may be biased but we love our Sleepeze cushions, they have a handle so are easy to carry and are perfect for putting in the back of your car or for staycations for your pup to sleep on. They come in a large range of our classic prints and fit nicely in our L&L deluxe crates.

Red dachshund laid on a patterned dog travel cushion

Trixie Car Seat For Dogs - If you have a smaller dog, you may want them to sit in the car with you. You still have to ensure that they are secure though, and this car seat is just perfect. It straps in using a seat belt and means your dog can sit with you and see out of the window as you travel. Just make sure you have a suitable travel harness such as the Ruffwear Front Range Harness and that it’s safely attached to the strap in the booster seat.

Black and grey dog car seat

Lords & Labradors Bamboo Drying Coat - A drying coat has so many uses and is a practical accessory to have in a number of situations. We love to take them on our travels for any time our dogs might need drying off after a walk. It might be for use after a dip in the sea or a lake, or it might be to put on your dog after a rainy walk. A drying coat will wick the moisture away from your dog and help to keep them warm whilst they dry off. Our drying coats are made from bamboo so are perfect for sensitive skin and are double layered so are perfect for quickly drying you dog off. 

Dalmatian wearing a blue drying coat on a summer walk

KONG 2-In-1 Bench Seat Cover - With more outdoor adventures in the diary, comes more opportunity for your car to get wet or muddy at the paws of your pup!! In the UK the weather can be changeable, which means your dog may well get wet or muddy on their walks. The KONG 2-In-1 Bench Seat Cover are designed to protect your car’s soft furnishings. When you get back to the car with your pup, it won’t matter how soggy they are, as the covers will stop water and dirt from ruining your car seats or boot lining.

They’re also a really practical idea for trips to the recycling centre or garden centre; a multi-purpose car accessory that will get so much use!

Red dachshund in the back of a car on a hammock

Pet Remedy Calming Spray - Travel can be stressful for our pets. If you’re going on a journey and you know that travel can make your pet anxious, then this pet calming spray is the ideal product. It can be used in the run up to your travel day and can be sprayed on bedding and blankets.

Pet Remedy calming spray

Be:Sunsafe Sun Protection - The sun can be just as much a hazard to our pets as it can be to us, and animals can get sunburnt just like us. This nourishing balm by Be:Loved contains SPF to help protect the exposed areas of your pup’s body. Noses, ears and paws are all susceptible, even more so if your dog has light or white hair. Use this to protect any exposed ares before you go out in the sun and remember to reapply throughout the day.

Be:Sunsafe Dog SPF Balm

Be:Bug Free Insect Repelling Spray & Be:BugFree Insect Repellent Shampoo - Insects can be a real pest in the Summer months. Not only is the buzzing annoying, but they can bite and sting, causing itchiness and even worse reactions in some cases. Be:Loved have developed a range of insect repelling products for dogs. The shampoo bar is great for bath time and the spray is perfect for on the go. An absolute must on any outdoor expeditions!


Be:Bug Free Insect repelling dog shampoo Be:Bugfree Insect Repelling Dog Spray  

Our Favourite Accessories for Home

All For Paws Fountain Fresh Water Fountain - One of the biggest priorities in the Summer is to ensure our pets stay cool and hydrated. This fountain by All for Paws will help with both of those things. It's great for encouraging your dog to drink water. 

All For Paws Dog Water Fountain

All For Paws Chill Out Toys - Playtime is important whatever the weather, but it could potentially overheat your dog on a hot day if it’s too strenuous. Keep playtime fairly sedate and use a cooling toy such as the All For Paws Chill Out Range. You can soak it in water and the water will be slowly released during chew time or playtime, helping to regulate your pup’s body temperature. Just keep games a little slower on really hot days - and save the long distance throwing or tug-of-war for cooler ones.

Watermelon Dog Cooling Toy Orange Dog Cooling Toy

 

All for Paws Cooling Mat - Another cooling essential, this mat will become your pup’s favourite place to lounge in the Summer. It can be used indoors or outdoors. Just make sure you pop it in a secluded, shaded area if you’re out in the garden.

Black and tan dachshund on a dog cooling mat

Duck Egg Spot Crate Set - Relaxing is everyone’s favourite thing to do in the Summer and this crate set will be your pup’s favourite place to do just that. The set will provide a quiet place all of your pup’s own, where they can relax for a nice chew session with their toy of choice, or just go for a nap. The summery duck egg spot is simply stunning too and it's made from 100% cotton so it breathable for your pup.

Golden labrador in a duck egg spot crate set

Scruffs Scandi Non Tip Bowl - Keeping your dog cool and hydrated is so important in summer, these Scruffs bowls are perfect. They're made from a stoneware ceramic material and have thick sides which helps to keep your pets water cool. They're heavy which means if you've got a playful pup it's hard for them to push the bowl round and the angled sides with flared bottom gives the bowls stability so they can't be knocked over. The bowls come in both grey and cream, whichever you choose they’ll look wonderful in your home!​

Black and white dog with a grey stone bowl

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    19.09.23 September 19, 2023 Health

    Are Cats Scared Of Fireworks?

    As we enter the season of celebrations, it’s often we turn to fireworks to make those occasions extra special. It’s well known our canine friends are often scared of fireworks and there are calming remedies to help, (you can find our dogs & fireworks guide here), but what does mean for our feline friends? Here we explore if cats are afraid of fireworks, and what you can do to help them through the celebrations.   Cats And Fireworks It is very likely your cat will be frightened of fireworks, some may be scared by the loud noises, and some may be scared by just the sight – they may even find both elements terrifying to them. If you can, try to keep your cat indoors on evenings such as ‘bonfire night’ and ‘New Year’s Eve’, even if you’re not having a firework display yourself, you can’t be sure neighbours won’t be putting on their own displays. When keeping your cat indoors, don’t forget to put out a litter tray with easy access for your cat to use at their leisure. When keeping your cat indoors, go through your home and ensure you have no windows or doors open that would be easy for your cat to escape to. Remember cats can squeeze themselves to fit into very small, tight spaces which may be dangerous for them, so block these off to ensure they’re able to play and sleep in a safe space. It’s good to create a safe place for them to retreat to whilst the festivities are going on – somewhere they feel warm, safe and cosy – somewhere almost den like. You can encourage use of the area with adding toys, treats and their favourite blanket. This will make them feel secure and should limit the level of anxiety they feel. A hooded bed placed high up on a shelf is ideal, as long as it is safe. Whilst keeping your cat indoors, do not shut them in a confined area. Allow access to all of your home, providing it is safe to do so. Keeping them locked away may encourage their need to escape and they may end up hurting themselves. If your cat does get distressed throughout a firework display, try not to pick them up as this can increase the level of anxiety which could provoke aggression. Your cat is very perceptive, so try to keep yourself calm throughout, if they see you acting normally, it may decrease their level of anxiety. We also stock a range of cat calming products which may help keep your cat calm during fireworks. If you're wondering how cat calming products work and the best ones to use why not check out our cat calming guide?   How To Block Out Firework Noise For Cats Turning on a radio and keeping it at a level volume is a good way to drown out any noise of fireworks and keep your home calm. Look out for radio stations which play ‘calming music’, there are often stations which play ‘pet friendly’ music throughout ‘bonfire night’ and ‘New Year’s Eve’. Whilst you’re trying to block out any noise from the fireworks, don’t forget to block the windows too, shutting curtains where possible to shut out any of the colourful flashes which is likely to scare your cat.  Buying your cat a treat or toy is a great way to distract from firework noise and flashing. A treat your cat can lick, such as a paste is a great option that your cat can work on and will take some time. Pureed treats often have high water content too which is great to keep your cat hydrated. Here at Lords & Labradors, we have lots of calming options which may be useful to you and your pet throughout the ‘firework season’.    Why Are Cats Scared Of Fireworks It’s hard to determine what your cat is most afraid of around fireworks, but it’s likely to be a combination of the loud noise, the unpredictability and the flashing that unsettles them and seems frightening. If your cat suffers from anxiety throughout firework displays, we recommend speaking to your vet, and/or a cat behaviourist as soon as you can. It’s best to address the anxiety before the season starts to desensitise your feline, which may take time.

    By Laura Rudd

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