Dog health & behaviour
How to cope with wasp or bee stings in dogs
15th April, 2020
In the vast majority of cases, a bee or wasp sting is no more than a nuisance for your dog. However, it is possible that a sting could cause a more severe injury that could even prove to be fatal. What should you do if your dog has been stung?...
Looking after your dog when social distancing or staying at home
24th March, 2020
To help reduce the spread of coronavirus, we’ve all been told to stay at home as much as possible. Under the latest measures, you should only leave your home to shop for basic necessities...
How to cope with a dog that’s afraid of water
18th March, 2020
While many pooches love to splash around in water – whether it’s a bath, puddle, lake or the sea – there are also a lot of dogs that definitely prefer to keep dry!...
What are phantom pregnancies in dogs?
18th March, 2020
Phantom pregnancies are surprisingly common in unspayed dogs, fooling owners and their pets alike into thinking a litter of puppies is on its way. Depending on your perspective, that can be a delightful idea – or an alarming one!...
Should you let your dog eat scraps?
18th March, 2020
Who can resist those puppy dog eyes!? Many owners at this point give into temptation and end up feeding their hound the remainder of their meal. But is it actually safe to feed them food designed for human consumption? And are there any ingredients that we really need to avoid giving to our pets?...
How to settle your dog into boarding kennels
18th March, 2020
In this article, we’ll highlight some important pre-boarding tasks and we’ll discover the maximum time you should leave your dog in kennels. With a bit of luck, when you return to pick up your pooch, the kennel staff will report that your pup took to boarding like a duck to water!...
Would you feed your dog plant-based meals?
12th February, 2020
Veganuary may be over, but many dog owners are thinking about reducing meat in their pet’s diet, according to new research....
How to help a dog in season
9th January, 2020
If you’re planning on breeding from your bitch, you might look forward to the time she comes into season. If not, a dog ‘in heat’ can be quite challenging to look after....
Dogs 'talk' to their owners with their eyes
8th January, 2020
Nearly two thirds of dogs use their eyes to tell their owners when they want something, new research has revealed. A survey of 1,100 owners by Pet Munchies and K9 Magazine found that 58% of dogs stand and stare to communicate their needs, rather than barking, whining or nudging their owners....