Dog health & behaviour
Read our blogs and current news from around the world relating to dog health & behaviour.
How to introduce puppies to older dogs
2nd December, 2020
So, you’ve succumbed to puppy fever again! With their boundless energy and puppy dog eyes they really are irresistible. But while getting a new puppy is exciting for the human family members, it isn’t always so for the furry kind....
How to stop your puppy urinating when it's excited
16th October, 2020
If your puppy or grown-up dog has a tendency to pee at inappropriate moments, the good news is that you can probably train them out of it – but it will take patience and understanding as they won't lose the habit overnight....
Do dogs and cats go through the menopause?
19th August, 2020
An important area to keep an eye on is your pets’ reproductive cycle, particularly as they age. A question that is often raised is whether female dogs and cats experience menopause as they get older. Let’s find out....
What do these dog sleeping positions mean?
18th August, 2020
A dogs sleeping position can be surprisingly illuminating as they get themselves into lots of different poses: stretched out, curled up, on their back or on their front. But what do all these sleeping positions mean? Let’s take a look at what they reveal about your canine companion....
What is tail docking?
17th July, 2020
The practice of removing or shortening a dog’s tail used to be commonplace, but it is now illegal in the UK, apart from a few limited exceptions. Why would you ever dock a dog’s tail, and what are the circumstances in which you can still do so under the law?...
How to stop a dog from choking
17th July, 2020
Learning how to act in case of an emergency is one of the best things animal lovers can do to protect their pets, along with getting the right vaccinations and choosing suitable dog insurance....
Can my cat or dog catch Coronavirus?
16th July, 2020
As animal lovers ourselves, we’ve looked into the latest guidance on whether our beloved cats or dogs can catch this potentially deadly virus....
How to stop your dog from biting and mouthing
16th July, 2020
What started off as cute when the puppy was 7 weeks old is significantly more painful and likely to cause injury when the dog is fully grown. And as a pet parent, it’s up to you to teach them the difference between right and wrong....
What happens at puppy training classes?
2nd July, 2020
Far too many dogs are abandoned each year because they haven’t been taught how to behave as puppies. Make sure your dog has the best start in life by taking him or her to puppy training classes and protect your pooch with dog insurance....