Updated September 2026 Can you make your dog’s food at home? Yes. But making something your dog enjoys eating is much easier than making a nutritionally complete diet that safely meets all their needs over months and years. Meat, vegetables and rice can look like a wonderfully healthy bowl. That does not automatically make it…
Christmas is a time for eating and drinking far too much. This ranges from eating too much Christmas dinner, such as turkey, stuffing, roasted vegetables and gravy, followed by Christmas pudding and mince pies in the evening. After all, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without mince pies, pigs in blankets, sausage rolls and other party food….
. Updated September 2026 Dogs can vomit for lots of reasons. Sometimes it is a short-lived stomach upset after eating something unusual, but vomiting can also signal poisoning, a blockage, pancreatitis, infection, heatstroke, or another illness. If your normally healthy adult dog has been sick once but is bright, comfortable and behaving normally, you may…
Updated August 2026 As dogs get older, what suits them nutritionally can change. Some senior dogs become less active and start gaining weight. Others gradually lose weight or muscle. Dental problems can make eating uncomfortable, while health conditions may mean that a previously suitable diet needs reviewing. That does not mean every older dog automatically…
Updated September 2026 For most healthy adult dogs, two measured meals a day is a sensible starting point. Puppies generally need their daily food divided into more frequent meals, while some older dogs and dogs with medical conditions may need an individual schedule agreed with their vet. How often you feed is only part of…
Updated July 2026 Going away does not mean filling the house with new toys and hoping your cat keeps themselves entertained. Most cats value familiarity. They know their feeding places, favourite sleeping spots, scratching areas, hiding places and the times when the household normally becomes quiet. When you go away, enrichment should support that familiar…
Updated September 2026 Can dogs eat vegetables? Yes, several vegetables can make suitable occasional treats for dogs. Carrots, green beans, peas and some other plain vegetables can be useful alternatives to richer treats, particularly if your dog enjoys them. But vegetables are not automatically healthy simply because they are vegetables. Preparation matters. Portion size matters….
What I Actually Recommend on Real Walks This article is based on my experience as a dog walker and is for general guidance only. It does not replace advice from your vet or a qualified, force-free behaviour professional. People usually buy a retractable lead for a good reason. They want to give their dog more…
