Updated: September 2024 Fireworks season is now upon us and whilst it can be fun for the family it’s probably not your pet's favourite time. The combination of trick-or-treaters, loud bangs and unfamiliar smells can make pets feel very stressed and this can be...
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What Plants Are Poisonous To Dogs?
Approximately 27 million people across the UK participate in gardening regularly. If you are one of these people and are also a dog owner, you might have concerns about how your precious plants might affect your canine companion. Well, we’re here to help! Read on to...
Canine Arthritis: 10 Ways To Make Your Senior Pet More Comfortable
If your dog is more than seven years old, there’s a 65% chance that they have canine arthritis. However, the unfortunate reality is that it’s not only older dogs who experience the aches and pains of arthritic joints - roughly one out of every five adult dogs, no...
What Causes Dog Tear Stains And How To Treat Them
The first thing to say is that dog tear stains don’t mean your dog has been crying! It’s very common for white or light-coated dogs to show this staining, and it’s also regularly seen in small and toy breeds. Now that that's out of the way, let's look at what causes...
What You Need To Know About Seasonal Affective Disorder In Pets
When the days get shorter and the temperature starts to drop, many of us can suffer from the 'winter blues', officially known as Seasonal Affective Disorder. This condition affects countless humans, but Seasonal Affective Disorder in pets is also quite...
How Can You Tell If Your Pet Has Bad Eyesight?
How can an owner tell if their pet has bad eyesight? Most dogs experience vision loss gradually over time. Humans become more far-sighted as they age, but dogs become more near-sighted with age. For pet owners, it’s very hard to watch your beloved family pet slowly...
Tips For Getting A Dog To Take Medicine
Have you ever tried getting a dog to take medicine? If you have, you know how difficult it can be. Whether it’s a pill or liquid, some dogs are masters at not taking their medicine. For dogs like this, you have to be stealthy. Here are a few tips for getting your dogs...
How To Deal With Bee Stings In Dogs
With the warmer weather, people and their pets like to spend as much time together enjoying the great outdoors. However, with the hotter weather comes a lot of biting and stinging insects, which dogs often like to chase. Most dogs are curious creatures, and some dogs...
Ear Hygiene In Dogs – We’re All Ears!
Ear hygiene in dogs is crucial, and when it comes to the shape of dogs' ears, there are two types; the type that sticks up like the terrier or the floppy type like the spaniel. Whilst both types can be prone to infection, the floppy ears tend to be more susceptible....
5 Signs Your Dog Loves You
We love our dogs as if they are members of our families and we show them we love them in so many ways. But how do our dogs tell us they love us too? Here are 5 signs your dog loves you! 1. They are pleased to see you when you come home Dogs that have a...