Updated August 2026 Older dogs change. They may walk a little more slowly, sleep for longer or prefer a gentle sniff around the local park to the energetic walks they enjoyed when they were younger. But getting older does not make every change normal. Weight loss, increased thirst, reduced appetite, difficulty exercising and new lumps…
So Zoe can you tell me a bit about yourself I started my veterinary nurse training when I was 16, qualified in 1996 and have continued in the profession ever since. I currently juggle my time between running my own business, ‘The friendly pet nurse’, working night shifts at a local Orthopaedic referral centre, studying…
Updated July 2026 Mother’s Day often brings flowers, chocolates, cakes, candles and beautifully wrapped gifts into the home. Most presents are perfectly safe when they are stored and used sensibly. However, some common Mother’s Day gifts can create serious risks for dogs and cats. A dog may smell chocolate through its wrapping. A cat may…
The dangers to our dogs from Rock Salt and Dogs paws We are currently in the middle of a cold weather snap, with many pavements and roads covered in snow and ice. Local councils often use Road Grit and Rock Salt to keep the pathways clear for pedestrians to use them safely, but what many…
Be aware – some dogs need space! Many dogs need space – something I encounter quite often in my work as a professional Dog Walker. A dog off the leash will often bound up to the dog I’m walking, with its owner running after it, yelling at the top of their voice for it to…
Updated August 2026 This guide provides general puppy-care information. It does not replace advice from your vet or an appropriately qualified reward-based behaviour professional. Bringing a puppy home can be exciting, exhausting and slightly alarming, sometimes all before breakfast. Your puppy has left their mother, littermates, familiar people and everything they previously recognised. At the…
Updated August 2026 Taking your dog out should be enjoyable, but it also comes with responsibilities. Your dog does not need to walk perfectly at heel or ignore everything around them. They do need to be managed safely. That means considering other dogs, people, children, wildlife, cyclists and anyone who may not feel comfortable around…
Pet correctors are often sold as quick ways to stop barking, jumping, pulling, chasing or other behaviour that people find difficult. Some release compressed air. Others use sound, spray, pressure, pain or surprise. And they can appear to work. A dog barks. You use the corrector. The dog stops. The problem is that stopping a…
