Updated July 2026 If your dog has eaten a cigarette, cigarette butt, loose tobacco or another product containing nicotine, contact your vet straight away. Do this even if your dog appears completely normal. Nicotine can affect dogs quickly, and the level of risk depends on the product, the amount involved, how the exposure happened and…
Updated July 2026 Dogs are very good at noticing when someone drops a crisp or leaves a plate of chips within reach. A single stolen plain crisp is a very different situation from a small dog eating an entire family-sized packet of heavily seasoned snacks. Neither crisps nor takeaway chips are suitable regular dog treats….
Come October/November, and the weather starts to get cold; all we want to do is hibernate. However, your dog still needs to get both physical and mental exercise. A nice daily walk can help break the day up, give a toilet break, and relieve boredom, but it is not always enough in winter. Our dogs…
Christmas holidays are getting closer day by day. Are you excited? But what about your dog? Here’s how to make sure this holiday season won’t be stressful for your furry friends. The holiday season brings a lot of joy, decorating, gifts, delicious foods, memorable moments with our loved ones… and stress to our four-legged pals….
It can be pretty tempting to give your dog treats and snacks. However, what we consider healthy and nutritious for humans can be toxic to dogs. Here are several toxic foods for dogs you should avoid feeding your dog at all costs to prevent an emergency visit to the Vet. This is by no…
People up and down the country and even all over the world love Christmas. After all, it has something magical about it and is full of laughter and indulgence. However, it is important to remember our dogs at Christmas. Christmas can be an incredibly stressful time for them. On top of that, Christmas can present…
Updated August 2026 Garages and garden sheds often contain products designed to kill weeds, control pests, maintain cars, clean patios, preserve wood or start barbecues. They may be ordinary household products, but that does not make them safe for dogs. A puppy may chew a container. A scavenging dog may eat rodent bait or bone-meal…
Dog theft is now every dog owner’s worst nightmare, yet these crimes are rising in the UK. Why are dogs stolen? There are two main types of dog theft – the target of pedigree dogs for breeding purposes or profit. Some pedigree dogs can be worth thousands of pounds and held hostage for a high…
