Make sure your dog stays well hydrated. We spend hours researching the best dog food brands for our pets, and we make sure we buy only safe puppy toys, but were you aware that water is probably the most important step to keep your dog healthy? Just like us, a dog consists of around 80%…
Articles from: 2016
Keep your dog safe in the sun
Summer is here at last, and this means lots of fun in the sun for our doggy friends and us. While long summer days playing outdoors produces many priceless memories, it can also create hidden dangers for your pet. As the temperatures warm-up, it’s really important to consider the following necessary safety tips to keep…
Can dogs get sunburn
When it comes to looking after your dog in the summer, protecting them from sunburn probably isn’t something you would normally think of as a summer danger. The usual suspects are keeping them cool with plenty of shade and water, but believe it or not, dogs can get sunburn just like humans, and in extreme…
Increase in dog theft and sentencing guidelines
Dog theft is something none of us want to consider, but as recently reported, according to a BBC investigation, 423 dog thefts have occurred within the first four months of this year, an increase of over 22% during the last two years. A total of over 5000 dogs have been reported stolen, the information provided…
Heat Stroke – Feeling hot, hot, hot! – The Finchley Vet
Summer is upon us and things are hotting up. Whilst that may be great for our suntans, here at The Finchley Vet, we are getting ready to see our fair share of dogs with heat stroke. Derek’s article on the Finchley Dog Walker website is a really excellent guide to how to reduce the chance…
Know your country code.
Taking your dog on walks and adventures in the countryside is a great way for you both to get physically active and bond together. Still, for those walking in the countryside this summer, some good practice rules help all dog owners respect, protect and enjoy the countryside. See the countryside code. Take note of signs.…
Favourite Dog Walks in North London
There are lots of places in and around North London to walk you four legged friends, and exploring somewhere new can be great fun for you and your dog. I love the outdoors – it’s actually one of the reasons I started as the Finchley Dog Walker, and there’s nothing more satisfying than taking my…
Do You Have a Reactive Dog?
Even if you have never heard the term ‘reactive dog’, you will have seen at least one. Here at Finchley dog walker, we see them all the time, but some are so hard to handle that their owners find themselves joining the ‘3 am club’ for owners who daren’t walk their dogs regularly! What is…