What is Pet Insurance For? The main purpose of pet health insurance is to protect you from the catastrophic veterinary bills that could result from your pet being seriously injured or getting a serious illness. It can cost over £1,000 to x- ray a fracture if you dog is hit by a car – that…
Articles from December 2014
Keeping the Dog Entertained While they are home alone
In this day and age, it is, unfortunately, essential for many of us to have to go out to work and leave a dog alone that has to amuse and entertain themselves. This has to be carefully managed so as not to cause psychological problems for him, such as extreme boredom. Boredom, in turn, can…
Garlic and your Dog
We all know the tasty difference garlic makes in the kitchen, but did you know it has medicinal properties as well? Garlic has been used for its healing properties for thousands of years, especially in Chinese medicine. Our canine friends can reap the benefits too, if you believe the pro garlic brigade, with dogs…
Why Is Walking A Dog So Good For Them?
Domestic dogs, as we all know, are descended from wolves, and although our modern canine friends come in all shapes and sizes they still have the same basic needs as their wild counterparts. Wolves in the wild keep moving – they have to do this in order to find food and shelter. Whilst our dogs…
Christmas Presents for your Dog
Dogs are very much part of a family and so it makes perfect sense that they get to take part in Christmas festivities, including the custom of receiving presents. I’m often asked, as a North London dog walker, what the best presents for pooches are. Whether you are a dog owner looking to treat your…
Christmas Dinner for Dogs
Christmas is a time for fun, family and food and it is no surprise that those of us with dogs want to include our four legged pals in the seasonal festivities, especially the central point of the day – Christmas dinner. In the midst of all the excitement it is easy to become complacent with…
Christmas Decorations and the Dangers to Dogs
Christmas is a time for family – and your dog is a hugely important part of that: wintery walks, a Christmas bone, the happy sight of your pet curled up in front of the fire – it’s all part of the magic. Don’t forget though, that while he’s part of your family, many of the…