If you own a dog, chances are that walking features high up on your list of regular activities. So, it’s just as well the UK is home to some of the most spectacular dog walks imaginable, and many of them right on your doorstep. Now more than ever, getting outside for your daily exercise is vital for your mental and physical health, not to men...
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If you’ve never been overseas with your dog before, the thought of it can be quite daunting. But a family holiday surely wouldn’t be complete without all your family members coming along? You certainly have to be organised to make an overseas trip, but don’t let this put you off! Having your dog in tow can add to the fun immensely...
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As much as we try to teach our dogs about manners and obedience, there are some life lessons that they teach us simply by existing. In fact man’s best friend could be the best life coach you’ve ever had! Below we’ve listed just a handful of the many lessons our dogs teach us, which may help us to lead more meaningful lives. It rea...
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In the UK, enjoying a spell of warm, sunny weather is a fairly rare occurrence, which is why we love to make the most of it when it happens. However, lengthy periods in the sunshine can be stressful and uncomfortable for dogs, whose coping mechanisms are very different to ours. In particularly warm weather, it becomes necessary to take precautions...
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Man’s best friend is popular the world over, with roughly 8.5 million dogs in the UK alone. This covers some 200-300 different breeds, including registered dogs, pedigrees, and everything beside and in-between. While the list of popular breeds alters year-on-year according to our changing needs and preferences, there are some clear favourites...
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Understanding how our pets are feeling can be difficult, no matter how well we think we can decipher their body language. But sometimes there are things we do which are guaranteed to get their hackles up and illicit an unhappy response. Fortunately, our dogs will love us no matter what and won’t pick us up on these annoyances. Teasing/fake fe...
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We’ve been treated to soaring temperatures and brilliant sunshine this week, which means hopefully the dark throes of winter are finally over. But in this glorious weather, have you noticed your dog itching and scratching more? It’s possible that your dog is allergic to something in the environment, such as pollen, grasses and dust mite...
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Unless you plan on breeding your dog, it is common practice to spay or neuter. Doing this has many advantages, but there are still things to consider when making that decision. In this blog, we’re going to discuss the pros and cons of having a dog ‘fixed’ to hopefully help you make an informed choice. Pros of spaying/neutering: Pr...
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Besides being unsightly, spider-like parasites, ticks pose a very real health risk to our animals, sucking their blood and transmitting disease-causing microbes. Fortunately, they are big enough to spot and feel (more so when engorged with blood), so as long as you check for them regularly, you minimise your dog’s risk of infection. Where on...
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When it comes to serious canine conditions you should be aware of, bloat and gastric torsion are high on the list. Though the cause of this disease is often a mystery, the signs and symptoms are easy enough to recognise, despite being fairly consistent with other conditions. It is important that you do take the time to familiarise yourself with the...
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