The short answer is generally NO. However, the long answer is not as clear-cut as to whether dogs need a winter coat. Is it possible that your pup may need a little extra protection from the elements during the colder seasons? The answer to this question depends on several factors, including your dog’s breed. The…
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Dog Walks and Dark Nights
When the darker nights are drawing in ever earlier – when you’re going to work in the dark and coming home in the dark – it’s tempting just to kick off your shoes, close the curtains, crank up the heating and plonk yourself in front of the telly for the evening. But wait – haven’t…
Exercising Dogs on Leads
Can a Dog Get Enough Exercise on the Lead? It will be no surprise to dog owners that you should ensure that your pet gets enough exercise. The amount of activity your dog needs will depend very much on its age and breed – larger, younger dogs will need exercise than an older or smaller…
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…
Garlic and your Dog
We all know the tasty difference garlic makes in the kitchen, but did you know it has medicinal properties as well? Garlic has been used for its healing properties for thousands of years, especially in Chinese medicine. Our canine friends can reap the benefits too, if you believe the pro garlic brigade, with dogs seeing…
Christmas Decorations and the Dangers to Dogs
Christmas is a time for family – and your dog is a hugely important part of that: wintery walks, a Christmas bone, the happy sight of your pet curled up in front of the fire – it’s all part of the magic. Don’t forget, though, that while he’s part of your family, many things that…
Dogs and Christmas Trees
Tips on having a Dog Proof Christmas Tree Christmas time can be quite overwhelming for our pets. There is also the hazard that the Christmas tree and other holiday plants can be entirely toxic for our dogs. How harmful these trees and plants depend on the amount that the dog eats, but symptoms can vary…