Owning a dog is a big commitment in terms of time, money and energy; the energy commitment being the amount of time and effort you need to spend walking him. There is no hard and fast rule when it comes to dog walking, and much depends on the breed of the dog. Working dogs like…
Dog Care Tips
Why Having a Dog is Great for your Health
Everybody loves cute and cuddly four-legged friends, but not everybody understands the positive mental and physical effects that having a dog can have on a person. Owning a dog can have health impacts that are by no means minimal. Dogs can improve a comprehensive arrangement of conditions and symptoms, ranging from depression and loneliness to…
Protecting your Dog’s Paws in the Snow
Winter is tough on human skin so you may take more care in extreme weather like snow. It is no different for your dog either, particularly with their paws. Although their paws are equipped with thick pads and fur, this isn’t always sufficient to protect them during winter snow. So it is up to you…
Winter Dog Walking – keep safe, keep warm.
Essential Winter Gear for Comfortable Dog Walking Winter walks with your dog can be an enjoyable and invigorating experience if you’re dressed for the weather. As the saying goes, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” With key investments in the right gear, you can stay warm, dry, and comfortable no matter…
Pet Insurance and Your Dog
What is Pet Insurance For? The main purpose of pet health insurance is to protect you from the catastrophic veterinary bills that could result from your pet being seriously injured or getting a severe illness. Insurance can cost over £1,000 to x-ray a fracture if your dog is hit by a car – that does…
Keeping the Dog Entertained While they are home alone
Unfortunately, in this day and age, it is essential for many of us to have to go out to work and leave a dog alone that has to amuse and entertain themselves. This has to be carefully managed not to cause psychological problems for him, such as extreme boredom. Boredom, in turn, can cause problems…
Kennel Cough – how kennel cough spreads
Although kennel cough is a relatively unserious condition that doesn’t mean that it should be ignored, in healthy dogs kennel cough often clears up itself, but you should still keep an eye on your pet to make sure that the condition isn’t getting worse. As the name suggests, kennel cough is a cough your dog…
Kennel Cough Remedies
Some Natural Ways to Help Kennel Cough If you think your dog has developed kennel cough, you should take him to your vet, who may decide that a course of antibiotics is an appropriate line of treatment. Tell them before you go as kennel cough is very contagious, and they may not want you in…