Have you noticed that your dog reduces his appetite during the hot summer days? Has your super, bouncy pet suddenly dropped from eating 4 meals a day to not eating at all, making his owner crazy with worry? Don’t be concerned. It’s pretty normal for your pet to decide to eat a smaller amount of…
Health
How to make your walks more fun, stress-free and stimulating for your dog
You could be forgiven for thinking that walking a dog is an easy accomplishment. With some dogs, it’s a pleasurable experience, yet for other dog owners, it’s something they tolerate for the sake of their pets. Here are a few suggestions for a stress-free, enjoyable quality walking routine, for both you and your dog. Practice…
Ditch the bowel at Mealtimes
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…
Solo Dog Walks v Group Dog Walks
What type of dog Walk is best for your four-legged friend? Most dog walkers provide either group walks, solo dog walks or both. There are benefits to both types of walks. When selecting the dog walker that will look after your dog and become a friend, t is important to choose the right person and…
National Picnic Month
Having a dog-friendly picnic With the weather getting warmer and sunnier, July is known for being the national picnic month Weather you are having a picnic in your local park for some beauty spot following government guidelines or in the garden with just the family, it is important to remember that your dog will want…
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,…