Dog & Cat Care Guides

Updated July 2026 Tennis balls are not inherently poisonous to dogs, but ordinary ones can pose several avoidable risks. Repeated chewing can wear down tooth enamel. A ball that is too small, damaged, or easily compressed may become a choking hazard. Dogs that tear balls apart may also swallow pieces that cause a gut blockage….

Updated October 2026 The clocks go back on Sunday 25 October 2026, giving us an extra hour in bed. That sounds lovely, unless you have a dog who still expects breakfast at the usual time. Dogs don’t understand British Summer Time or Greenwich Mean Time. They understand routines, familiar sounds, daylight, feeding times and the…

Sadly, many new dog owners bathe their dogs far too often, destroying all the essential oils.  As a dog walker, I am often asked this question. I hope this article will help with the decision. This article also assumes that your dog has no skin problems or requires special bathing care, as your vet advises….

Many of us have to go out to work, and unfortunately, this could mean leaving your dog alone at home during the day. Whilst we know this cannot be avoided, it is essential to make sure that you have made arrangements to ensure your dog is not left for more than around 4 or 5…

Now that you have a dog, you have the following options when you next nok your holiday. In recent years, pet sitting and home boarding have become more popular, particularly home boarding, and have become much more regulated. Home boarding, where your dog stays in the person’s home, now requires the local council to license…

There is no greater joy (at least to us) than bringing a new puppy into your home. Tails are wagging, and ears are flapping. But everyone knows that choosing the dog breed and sex is not always easy. The process of finding a little one who is going to work for your family dynamic or…