You do your best for your pet. You keep up with vaccines. You buy good food. You budget for the routine bits. Then something unexpected happens. A limp after a field run. A blocked bladder. A dental issue that persists. The bill climbs. You feel that mix of worry and “how will I pay for…
Unfortunately, in this day and age, it is 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 not to cause psychological problems for him, such as extreme boredom. Boredom, in turn, can cause problems…
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 seeing…
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 exact basic needs as their wild counterparts. Wolves in the wild keep moving – they have to do this to find food and shelter. Whilst our dogs no longer…
Dogs are very much part of a family, so it makes perfect sense that they get to participate in Christmas festivities, including the custom of receiving presents. As a North London dog walker, I’m often asked about the best gifts for pooches. Whether you are a dog owner looking to treat your canine pal, or…
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. During all the excitement, it is easy to become complacent about potentially harmful food items…
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 things that…
How to Keep Your Dog Safe During the Festive Season Most families look forward to putting up the Christmas tree. You drag it through the door. You untangle the lights. You stand back and hope it doesn’t fall sideways. It feels like the real start of the season. But if you live with a dog,…
