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...
Dog Care
How Much Exercise Does My Dog Need?
With everything going on across Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic, looking after our mental health is going to be important. Getting out and walking the dog can help with this. Research from the 2019 PAW (PDSA Animal Wellbeing) report revealed that thousands of dogs...
How Do Dogs Get Fleas?
How do dogs get fleas? Most dog owners are only too familiar with these pesky critters! Whether you and your dog have worked through a flea infestation before or if you’ve only seen the myriad of products and veterinary warnings about flea protection, the fight...
Why Does My Pet Eat Grass?
Why does my pet eat grass? If you’re like most pet owners, you’ve probably noticed this behaviour from time to time. Maybe you’ve brushed this behaviour off as a bizarre habit (it can’t have been the oddest thing your pet has done!), or maybe you’re wondering why they...
How To Make Your Dog’s Coat Shiny
There’s nothing quite like a handsome, shiny coat as a symbol of good canine health. However, it can be quite a chore to keep your dog’s fur bright and silky smooth! If it seems like your dog’s coat is always dull and you’re fighting an uphill battle, read on. Below...
Why Does My Dog Have Dry Or Itchy Skin?
At some point in your life, you’ve probably experienced a bout of dryness, flakiness, or itching, but did you know that humans aren’t the only ones who can struggle with dry skin? Beneath their thick fur coats, your dogs have skin that’s not too dissimilar from...
Why Does My Dog Have Diarrhoea?
"Why does my dog have diarrhoea?". Let's be frank; no dog owner wants to think too long or hard about this particular pet-related topic. It’s unpleasant, especially when an accident happens in the house and greets them with an unpleasant stench the moment they walk in...
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...
Dog Anxiety: How To Help Your Dog To Overcome Anxiety This Summer
We all love the summer, long sunny days, warm relaxed evenings, barbecues and picnics, paddling pools and day trips to the beach … but for our canine pals, this time of year can be stressful and many experience dog anxiety during the summer months. Helping your...















