Coconut oil is causing one of the most significant health-related buzzes. People use it to grow their eyelashes, clean their faces, and even wear hair masks. But you can also use it for your beloved four-legged friend to help with many things you wouldn’t expect. Below we explain some of the things you can use…
Dog Care Tips
Chips and I.D tags – Why both are essential for keeping your dog safe
Any dog owner in England cannot fail to have noticed that, by law, their Dog must be microchipped by 6 April 2016. This has been introduced for many reasons, from encouraging better dog ownership to helping reunite lost or stolen dogs with their owners. What does the law say? All dog owners in England, Scotland…
Dogs and parasites
There’s nothing worse than knowing your best friend is suffering, and we’ve put together a pretty thorough First section to help you look after them. This time we’re going to look at a pretty common problem. Parasites come in many shapes, and we’d say sizes, but the truth is they all tend to be quite…
The Dangers of Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, many of us may be planning or expecting some special treatment from our loved ones, be it a bunch of fresh red roses or delicious chocolates. But for dog owners, these romantic treats also warn your pups, so make sure it’s not a toxic Valentine’s Day for your…
The alternative to stick throwing for your dog
With vets telling us that stick injuries in dogs are becoming increasingly common, dog owners are being warned against the perils of throwing wooden sticks for dogs to retrieve and catch etc. For those with dogs that enjoy the thrill of the chase whilst out on a dog walk, what are the safer alternatives? Frisbees…
Winter Weather Grooming For Dogs
With the cold weather set in for the next few months, you can do plenty to keep your dog in tip-top condition and ensure they’re well protected from the elements. As a north London dog walker, I know only too well how well-groomed dog fares throughout the winter, so here are some tips for winter…
The Growing Concern of Overweight Dogs
The ever-growing so-called obesity epidemic in humans has been a very real concern for some years now, with health concerns like diabetes, cancer, depression and heart disease, and an undoubted effect on quality-of-life. Sadly, the same is true of our dogs –the RSPCA now says it’s a serious welfare issue. Why is this – and…
How to Help a Dog Caught in Barbed Wire
Your dog’s safety is likely one of the largest concerns you have. When they are sick or hurt, you ensure that a licensed veterinarian sees them and meticulously care for them during their recovery by ensuring that they receive all of the required medication. We love them with all of our hearts and they, in…