My dogs have never been fed out of a bowl as we turn mealtimes into a chance to ensure they have quality canine enrichment time. Dogs, by nature, are foragers and love it. All dogs, no matter what the bread, love sniffing out food etc. and find it both fun replacing and, believe it or…
Health
Solo Dog Walks v Group Dog Walks
What type of dog Walk is best for your four-legged friend? Most dog walkers offer group walks, solo walks, or both. Both types of walks have benefits. When selecting the dog walker who will look after your dog and become a friend, choosing the right person and the correct type of Walk is essential. Below…
Pets and pollen
Many pets suffer in the summer from pollen, just like their human companions. This can bring itchy eyes, paws, skin, sneezing etc., resulting in distress and suffering for those with hay fever. Does your dog suffer from pollen allergy? The causes of pollen allergies in dogs are the same as in humans. However, unlike humans,…
Dogs and Snake Bites
We are lucky in the UK because we don’t have many snakes. The grass snake is healed, and the European Adder (Vipera berus) is the only poisonous snake found in the UK. While we don’t see that many snakes they exist in the UK, both the grass snake and Adder are relatively shy and small…
Top Summer Dangers for Dogs
The sun is shining, and the birds are singing (well, it’s raining as I write this, but that’s the theory). The Great British Summer is something that nearly everyone enjoys. It enables us to get out more with our dogs. However, as with every season, summer brings dangers, including heatstroke, horrible flying and crawly things,…
Keep your pets safe from toxic cleaning products
Spring is the time of year when people make a big effort to declutter and clean the house. However, when you have pets, you must be extra careful of your cleaning products. As the owner of two rescues (Missy and Roxy), I have put some tips together for safe cleaning with pets. Use pet-friendly cleaning…
Preparing for Life After Lockdown part 2
Action that you can take today to help your dog after lockdown – Pat Two Now that you have read part one and done the preparation, it is time to leave your dog for possibly the first tie or at least the first time in months Leaving You Dog It’s really important that you take…
Preparing For Life After lockdown
Action You Can Take Today To Help Your Dog Cope After Lockdown Imagine a place called Earth, the date is March 2020, and a silent killer is trying to rule the world and forcing nearly all humans to stay indoors …… oh wait, you don’t have to imagine as that really is happening. For the…