Dog health & behaviour
Read our blogs and current news from around the world relating to dog health & behaviour.
How to help your pup recover from a dog attack
6th October, 2021
Here’s a situation we hope you don’t ever come up against - helping your pup recover from an attack by another dog....
Autumn risks for dogs
14th September, 2021
Autumn is a great time of year for long walks with your beloved pooch and pet. But with the change of seasons comes a number of potential dangers. Here are some of the most common risks for pets in autumn....
Healthy treats for dogs
13th September, 2021
We all like to treat our four-legged friends from time to time – perhaps as a way of rewarding good behaviour, during a training session or just as an expression of our love for them....
Can dogs and rabbits live together?
6th September, 2021
Everyone needs a friend – whether human or animal. And just like humans, different animals have different requirements when it comes to companionship. Take the relationship between dogs and rabbits as an example....
Vets welcome plan to crack down on illegal puppy imports
31st August, 2021
The UK government has set out plans to safeguard the welfare of imported puppies and dogs. New measures will raise the minimum age for importing a puppy from 15 weeks to six months; ban the import of dogs with cropped ears and docked tails; and prohibit the import of heavily pregnant dogs to help protect puppy and mother welfare....
Mini and Dogs Trust promote pet-friendly travel
17th August, 2021
More than three million households in the UK have acquired a pet since the start of the pandemic, and one in three homes now include a dog....
How to get your dog used to people wearing face masks
9th August, 2021
Many dogs are creatures of habit: give them a warm basket and a walk each day, and they’re happy. Show them something new, however, and it can take them a while to adjust....
What is DNA profiling in dogs?
6th August, 2021
Whether you’re thinking of buying a pedigree puppy, or simply curious about your dog's particular genetic makeup, DNA profiling is something you might want to look into....
Health warning over raw dog food
21st July, 2021
Raw dog food is a source of bacteria that are resistant to last-resort antibiotics and could potentially spread to humans, researchers have warned....