Thankfully, it is generally not a common occurrence, but there will be an odd occasion for a dog fight. If this is something you experience, you need to be incredibly careful when breaking up a dog fight in a safe way so that you do not get bitten. Dogs go into fight or flight mode…
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Homemade Christmas dog treats
Here’s one thing many of us can be sure of as we wind up the Christmas festivities and head into New Year: a fridge and cupboard full of leftovers. It’s not good to waste food. However, if done correctly, you can create some fab treats for your dog from the festive leftovers that will…
Giving your Dog a Stress Free Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching and will be here before we know it. Soon our homes will be adorned with the most elaborate and beautiful Christmas decorations, and children everywhere will be on their best behaviour in anticipation of Santa’s annual visit. Although Christmas is a magical time of year, it can also be very stressful.…
Cuts and Grazes and Dogs
Doggy First Aid – Tackling Cuts and Grazes With Your Dog Unfortunately, dogs are always going to be dogs. There will come a time when they’re going to go on an adventure and wind up with a cut or a scrape. It happens from time to time, so you must deal with it in the…
First Aid for Eye Injuries
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…
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…