A dramatic increase in the number of dog ticks discovered in the UK A tick is an 8-legged parasite that loves to drink your dog’s blood. They are minuscule and difficult to see, but once they’ve attached themselves to your dog, they can swell almost to the size of a pea, submerging their mouth-parts into…
Dog Care Tips
Shopping and Dog Theft
Be cautious when taking your dog shopping due to the increase in dog theft. The mere thought of your beloved dog being stolen or taken from your home without your knowledge is enough to make you weep, but in reality, this is a very tangible threat. Thieves never steal dogs to love them! They abuse…
Dog First Aid Kit for Home and Walks
Just like humans, pets, especially puppies, can get into all sorts of trouble/accidents, and over the 12 or so years that your best friend is with you, there is a good chance that they will injure themselves at least once or twice. Most dogs love adventure and to explore. However, the world is full of…
How important is it for your dog to wear a house collar with a name tag?
Does your dog legally have to wear a collar and an ID tag, even though he may be microchipped? The answer to this is YES. Current legislation dating from the Control of Dogs Order Act 1992; all dogs have a requirement to wear an Identity tag and a collar when in a public place. The…
Essential Summer Tips
At last, it appears that the weather is improving and we can all enjoy some summer sunshine. Temperatures are soaring too, but this sweltering heat isn’t good for our furry friends, some of whom find it difficult to cope with the extra warmth. As responsible pet owners, we must ensure that our dogs are healthy,…
5 Tips to Keep A Dog Cool this summer
Well, it seems summer has finally arrived, bringing higher temperatures. As much as we humans enjoy the Fun and the sun, it’s vitally crucial that you remember how rising temperatures can affect your dog and his health. Most dog breeds easily overheat, and the only way to release this excess heat is through a small…
Can dogs get sunburn
When it comes to looking after your dog in the summer, protecting them from sunburn probably isn’t something you would normally think of as a summer danger. The usual suspects are keeping them cool with plenty of shade and water, but believe it or not, dogs can get sunburn just like humans, and in extreme…
Heat Stroke – Feeling hot, hot, hot! – The Finchley Vet
Summer is upon us and things are hotting up. Whilst that may be great for our suntans, here at The Finchley Vet, we are getting ready to see our fair share of dogs with heat stroke. Derek’s article on the Finchley Dog Walker website is a really excellent guide to how to reduce the chance…