Dog health & behaviour

The benefits of hydrotherapy for dogs

The benefits of hydrotherapy for dogs

15th April, 2020

Whether you want to ease an old dog’s arthritic pain or get him back on his feet after surgery, getting your pooch in the water may be just the thing he needs. Here’s a quick guide to just some of the benefits that hydrotherapy brings to our faithful friends....

How to cope with wasp or bee stings in dogs

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

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

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?

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?

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

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?

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

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....