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Guides to choosing and caring for pet and home furniture

Heights, sizes, materials and practical tips, with veterinary sources and our workshop experience.

Dogs

How high should your dog’s raised bowl be?

How to measure your dog to choose a raised feeder height, the size chart we use in our workshop, and when eating from the floor is better.…

Dogs

Raised dog feeders: benefits, risks and when to avoid them

What the science says about raised dog feeders: comfort, older dogs, bloat (GDV) in large breeds and megaesophagus. With veterinary sources.…

Cats

Cat feeders: raised, tilted, and water apart?

Which bowl suits your cat, why water should be away from food, whether raised or tilted feeders are worth it and what studies say about whisker stress…

Materials

Is wood safe for your pet’s furniture?

Pine, plywood and finishes: what’s safe for dogs and cats, what EU rules say, the new 2026 formaldehyde limit and how to clean it.…

Cats

Cat wall shelves and steps: spacing, sizes and mounting

How far apart to place cat shelves and steps, how deep they should be, how to mount them on masonry or plasterboard, and why cats need height.…

Cats

How to choose a scratching post your cat will actually use

The height, material and base a scratching post needs, based on International Cat Care and studies on scratching preferences.…

Dogs

How to organise dog leads and harnesses by the door

Practical ideas to keep leads, harnesses, bags and keys at hand, hook height, and how to stop a wet harness from smelling.…

Home & business

What bar stool height do I need for my counter or bar?

Which stool height matches each counter or bar height, how much space to leave between stools and how many people a 60×60 bistro table seats.…

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