Walking Your Dog in cold weather This freezing, snowy winter weather we are experiencing just now sometimes makes it more difficult for you to walk your dog. Yet, regardless of the chilly conditions, you should maintain an exercise routine for your pet. If your pet doesn’t exercise regularly, he won’t be able to release his…
Dog Care Tips
Cold weather tips for caring for your dog
With the chilly weather expected to bring freezing temperatures this week, we all need to care for our pets to keep them safe and warm. Does your dog prefer to cuddle up with a blanket on the sofa rather than go for a walk outside? Because your dog has a heavy, thick coat, he will…
Water Safety for Dogs’
A lot of dogs love to paddle or even swim in the water. This could be a local pond, a babbling brook, a gentle stream or a day at the seaside. Dogs especially love to paddle in the summertime as the temperatures rise, as it helps cool them off whilst on their walk. However, there…
Grass seeds are a danger to your dog
It’s not widely known, but grass seeds create one of the most common summer dangers that pets, particularly dogs, are confronted with during the summer months. The tiny grass seeds easily penetrate the animal’s skin and somehow burrow into the dog’s body. There are usually very few symptoms to show how your dog has been…
Cooling down your dog
How to cool down your dog in this hot weather using damp towels Signs and symptoms of heatstroke and overheating dogs How can you help to bring his temperature down? Damp towels are very useful for instant cooling. As we are currently in the middle of a heatwave and making the most of the sunny…
How to help your dog cope with the summer heat
The arrival of the summer sunshine can bring lots of fun times outside with your pet, but as the temperature rises, you need to take certain actions to keep them safe. Excessive heat can impact your dog, whether playing out in the garden, riding in your car, or walking to the park. Here are my…
Hot cross buns! one a penny, two a penny ……. and your dog
The Danger of Feeding your Dog a Hot Cross Bun! Dog owners are advised not to give their dogs Hot Cross Buns this Eastertime, as this popular snack could poison them. This very dangerous treat contains toxic ingredients for our pets, such as nutmeg spice, lemon zest, sultanas and raisins. Easter is one of the…
Dog treats – Friend or Foe
Can you tell good dog treats from bad Dog treats? You only have to visit the Pet area of your local supermarket and view the vast array of pet treats on offer to discover how difficult it is to find one that is good for your dog. Major corporations appear to be more about the…