Dogs come in contact with a great many things throughout their day. We cannot always be there to stop them from becoming hurt; therefore, we must understand what should be done if the need for first aid occurs. First aid covers a wide range of ailments, so specifics are often needed as opposed to a…
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What Not To Buy Your Dog for Christmas
The holidays will be soon here, and Christmas shopping is in full swing, but when choosing gifts for your dog this season, a few items should be left off the list. Giving your pets holiday gifts is a way to include them in the festivities and treat them like valued family members. However, some gifts…
Christmas Dangers You Probably Hadn’t Thought Of
The holidays are a fun time full of celebrations and good cheer, but it is important to consider how to best keep your four-legged friends safe and happy through Christmas. Holidays present some dangers to our pets that don’t typically need consideration, and it is important to safeguard things so your dog has a happy…
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 the quality of life. Sadly, the same is true of our dogs –the RSPCA now says it’s a serious welfare issue. Why is…
First aid for dogs
So, we live in an imperfect world, and occasionally things go wrong. If the worse does occur and your best furry friend suffers an accident or eats something toxic and needs some immediate help, what can we do? Well, the first thing we need is some sympathy. An animal in pain may react in a…
November is Canine Cancer Awareness Month.
Canine Cancer – Know the Signs Whilst most dog owners will keep on top of their dogs’ health with annual check-ups at the vet. This can sometimes mean diseases like cancer can go unnoticed for a long time. With cancer, the quicker it’s diagnosed and treated, the better the chances of a full recovery. The…
Sticks and the Dangers To Dogs
Are you one of those dog owners that like to throw sticks for your dog? After all, we all know dogs love a good game of fetch, and so many are around! When a dog has a stick, it can be hard to take it off. Indeed, some dogs can be described as ‘daft as…
Autumn Tips
Autumn For Dogs All the leaves are brown, and the sky is blue…well, we can be thankful for small mercy. Anyway, the signs are in, and Autumn is here now, which means despite the sunshine, we’re going to have to change our habits for the sake of our pooches. The Autumn months are a lovely…