Dog health & behaviour

Read our blogs and current news from around the world relating to dog health & behaviour.

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....