Guides for everyday life with your pet
Practical, no-nonsense guides to everyday life with dogs and cats — harness fit, scratching, mealtimes and travel — with the gear that helps, when it helps.
Pawkit's guides cover the practical side of pet life: fitting a dog harness, stopping furniture scratching, building a puppy walking kit, safe car travel and calmer mealtimes. Each guide is evidence-led and ends with the gear that actually helps — no fluff, no gadgets.
How to choose a dog harness that actually fits
A practical guide to choosing a dog harness: Y-front vs step-in, how to measure your dog, when a no-pull front clip helps, and fit checks that prevent chafing.
How to stop your cat scratching the furniture
Why cats scratch, why punishment backfires, and the placement trick that redirects claws from your couch to a scratcher within weeks.
The new-puppy walking kit: what you need (and what can wait)
The honest starter list for walking a puppy: harness, lead, pouch and chew — what to buy before the first walk, and the gear that can wait until they've grown.
Keeping an indoor cat happy in a small apartment
Indoor cat enrichment that works in small spaces: vertical territory, prey-style play, scratch spots and routine — no garden required.
Driving with your dog: the practical safety guide
How to transport a dog safely by car under EU rules: restraint options, protecting the back seat, motion sickness, and senior dogs that can't jump anymore.
Calmer mealtimes: slow feeding, routine and food games
Why dogs gulp their food, when slow feeding helps, elevated bowls, and how food puzzles turn dinner into healthy work for dogs and cats.
Harness vs collar: which is better for a dog that pulls?
Harness vs collar for a pulling dog: what each does to the throat and chest, when a front-clip helps, and how to switch without a fight. A plain comparison.
How to stop your dog pulling on the leash
A step-by-step method to stop leash pulling: why dogs pull, the stand-still rule, rewarding the right position, and the gear that supports the training.
Running with your dog: how to start safely
How to start running with your dog: when joints are ready, hands-free leash setups, building distance gradually, and water, heat and paw checks on the way.
Dog stairs or a ramp? Choosing for bed, sofa and car
Dog stairs vs ramp compared: which suits small dogs, long-backed breeds, seniors and car boots, and how to teach a dog to actually use them.
How to choose a cat tree your cat will actually use
What makes a cat tree worth its floor space: stability, the right height, scratch posts, and the window placement trick that turns a tree into cat television.
Cat scratcher types compared: boards, posts and trees
Cardboard boards, sisal posts and cat trees compared: which scratcher type matches your cat's habits, what the materials mean, and how many a home really needs.
How to play with your cat without getting bitten
How to play with a cat properly: prey-style wand games, why hands are never toys, ending sessions with a catch, and reading the overstimulation signals.
How to dry a wet dog fast (and save your sofa)
How to dry a wet dog after rain, swims and baths: the blot-not-rub technique, bathrobe vs towel, protecting the car and sofa, and ear care after water.
Making home comfortable for a senior dog or cat
Practical home adjustments for older dogs and cats: steps instead of jumps, raised bowls, grippy floors, warm beds and routines that respect slower joints.
A weekend away with your dog: the packing list that works
What to pack for a weekend away with a dog: food and water routine, the car leg, settling into a new place, and the rain plan. A short list that covers it.