Any dog owner in England cannot fail to have noticed that, by law, their Dog must be microchipped by 6 April 2016. This has been introduced for many reasons, from encouraging better dog ownership to helping reunite lost or stolen dogs with their owners. What does the law say? All dog owners in England, Scotland…
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Winter Garden Tips for Dog Owners
With less routine maintenance, winter is a great time to take stock of your garden and plan changes to accommodate your pet. Simple Checks, e.g., fences are in good condition, are essential, but much as we love our best friends, dogs can wreak havoc in our gardens. Making your garden fit for your pet Most…
Dogs and parasites
There’s nothing worse than knowing your best friend is suffering, and we’ve put together a pretty thorough First section to help you look after them. This time we’re going to look at a pretty common problem. Parasites come in many shapes, and we’d say sizes, but the truth is they all tend to be quite…
Dental Disease
Dental Disease in Dogs and Cats – Lift that Lip!! Mrs Miggins (name has been changed to protect the innocent!!) is a loving pet owner. Her two cats, Salt and Pepper, and her dog Bruno (names have also been changed!) are regular visitors to the vets but do not need to come frequently. We see…
Is your Canine Friend Under the Weather?
Storms Frank, Gertrude and Imogen have left parts of the UK swamped with floods and high winds, followed by short, icy blasts. To leave the house for anything other than essential trips has been the order of things for many families. Humans’ suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is well documented. The lack of sunshine…
The Dangers of Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, many of us may be planning or expecting some special treatment from our loved ones, be it a bunch of fresh red roses or delicious chocolates. But for dog owners, these romantic treats also warn your pups, so make sure it’s not a toxic Valentine’s Day for your…
Chinese Lanterns – the Dangers for Dogs
Chinese New Year is a huge celebration in communities around the world, not just in China, and with a high population of Chinese communities in London and the UK, it’s no wonder that there are numerous planned celebrations for the12th February 2021 to greet the Chinese New Year in style. Many of these celebrations may…
The alternative to stick throwing for your dog
With vets telling us that stick injuries in dogs are becoming increasingly common, dog owners are being warned against the perils of throwing wooden sticks for dogs to retrieve and catch etc. For those with dogs that enjoy the thrill of the chase whilst out on a dog walk, what are the safer alternatives? Frisbees…