Moving home can be a very exciting time in your life, especially if you’re moving abroad. However, it can also be a big change for you, your family, and your furry friends. Whether you’re hopping the border to the next state or moving to Australia, you want the move to go smoothly for everyone involved. This includes your dog. But as we...
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All pet professionals know that pooches can be picky when it comes to drinking their water, and it’s often difficult to make sure they are getting enough fluids to stay happy, healthy and hydrated, particularly if it is warm outside, they are unwell, or if you are providing end of life care. Here, founder of Furr Boost and expert in dog healt...
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Introducing the NEW Berriewood Grain-Free Dog Food, a naturally nutritious and hypoallergenic choice for dogs with sensitivities. Made with a high proportion of meat (up to 50%) and added ingredients to help support overall health, our recipes will keep your dog looking and feeling their best, while remaining gentle on their digestions. So, what ar...
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While dog insurance isn’t a legal requirement like house and car insurance, it covers expensive and unexpected vet bills. Vet fees can rack up if your dog falls ill, has an accident, or requires ongoing treatment – particularly when they’re older. Taking out dog insurance is a practical safety net to protect yourself financially w...
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As we start to see the light at the end of the long covid tunnel and ease ourselves back into our busy, bustling lives, it's time to revisit the topic of socialisation and how we can help our dogs adjust back to normal life. For puppies and younger dogs that may never have experienced life without COVID, you'll probably be all too aware of the impo...
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Easter is on the horizon and chocolate eggs will be in abundance! But what should we do if the worst happens and your dog manages to eat some? How can we be prepared for this if it happens? What does chocolate do to dogs? Chocolate contains Theobromine. Humans can break down Theobromine easily as we have the correct enzyme, but our dogs can’t...
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You may have heard in the news that cases of vomiting in dogs are currently around double the normal average. This has been shown by research scientists at Liverpool University SAVSNET division (Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network), comfirming the outbreak that has long been suspected. Currently we aren’t sure of the exact cause, but...
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“Ageing brain disorders, such as dementia and Alzheimer’s, are really hard to diagnose in dogs and cats. In veterinary we group all these conditions under the term 'cognitive dysfunction'. In simple terms, this is where the brain ages and doesn't function as well as it used to. We aren't exactly sure what causes this, but it is possibly...
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Dental disease in dogs is a growing problem. In fact, it is estimated that 70% of dogs (and cats) will have the beginnings of dental disease before they are even two years old. This is a worrying statistic and one that needs to be taken seriously. “Plaque is a build-up of bacteria on the teeth and gums, and these bacteria can easily enter the...
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-- This advice is now out of date, please refer to our latest blog EU Pet Travel Post BREXIT for current information on pet travel -- It finally happened, Britain has left the EU! Now you might be wondering what changes this will bring for you and your pet? To help you better understand the impact of Brexit on travelling with your pet and buying me...
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