Dog health & behaviour
Read our blogs and current news from around the world relating to dog health & behaviour.
Create the best dog Easter egg hunt this Easter
26th March, 2025
During Easter time, it’s important to choose safe treats for your dog and avoid harmful foods like chocolate. Finally, set a date and time that suits your dog’s energy levels and attention span, ensuring they have the best experience possible....
How to mentally stimulate your senior dog
21st March, 2025
As your beloved dog reaches their golden years, keeping their mind sharp becomes more important than ever. Cognitive stimulation can not only enrich your senior dog's life but also slow down the natural cognitive decline that comes with ageing. This guide will walk you through different strategies on how to mentally stimulate a senior dog....
How much chocolate can a dog eat?
28th February, 2025
So, you’re wondering how much chocolate a dog can eat? Chocolate, especially baking chocolate with its high theobromine concentration, is actually quite dangerous for our furry friends and can lead to some serious health issues....
Tick Bite Prevention Week - 25th -31st March 2025
21st February, 2025
As its name suggests, "Tick Bite Prevention Week" provides information and awareness to help prevent ticks from biting people and pets. It also gives advice on what to do if ticks do attach. The campaign week is held in early spring when the weather gets warmer, people spend more time outdoors and ticks become more active...
Why does my dog have bad breath?
7th February, 2025
While slobbery kisses from our furry companions may seem like a delightful display of affection, the accompanying foul odour can swiftly transform that heart-warming gesture into an unpleasant encounter. Canine halitosis, or persistent bad breath in dogs, is an issue that plagues numerous pet owners worldwide. However, this undesirable scent could be more than just an olfactory nuisance; it might signify an underlying health condition that warrants prompt attention....
Understanding and managing arthritis in dogs
27th November, 2024
Canine arthritis, also called osteoarthritis, is a common cause of stiffness and lameness in older dogs (as well as their humans!). Around 80% of dogs over 8 years old have DJD, and 35% of the overall population....
Dog Ear Infection: Symptoms, Causes, and Remedies for Treatment
28th October, 2024
Dogs ear infections are extremely common. The medical name for an ear infection is otitis. The most common ear infections involve the outer ear (the flap and canal), but dogs can also get middle and inner ear infections. Most ear infections have bacteria and/or yeast elements. Up to 75% of ear infections are thought to be due to underlying allergies. Which means they often come back if the underlying cause is not under control....
Diarrhoea in dogs and cats: Causes, symptoms, and solutions
30th September, 2024
Diarrhoea is characterised by soft poos passed several times a day. It’s often associated with vomiting. We call this gastroenteritis. If your dog is otherwise well, in most cases they’ll get better within 24–48 hours. Diarrhoea is usually caused by something they ate and gets better with diet management....
How do I know if my dog is pregnant? Recognising early signs of canine pregnancy
10th September, 2024
Before diving into the indications of a pregnant dog, it's essential to understand a dog's gestation period. Dogs are usually pregnant for about 62-64 days, which is roughly two months. ...