Christmas is fast approaching and will be here before we know it. Soon our homes will be adorned with the most elaborate and beautiful Christmas decorations, and children everywhere will be on their best behaviour in anticipation of Santa’s annual visit. Although Christmas is a magical time of year, it can also be very stressful.…
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Cuts and Grazes and Dogs
Doggy First Aid – Tackling Cuts and Grazes With Your Dog Unfortunately, dogs are always going to be dogs. There will come a time when they’ll go on an adventure and wind up with a cut or a scrape. It happens occasionally, so you must deal with it correctly, exercising responsibility as a pet owner…
First Aid for Eye Injuries
Dogs come in contact with a great many things throughout their day. We cannot always be there to stop them from becoming hurt; therefore, we must understand what should be done if the need for first aid occurs. First aid covers a wide range of ailments, so specifics are often needed as opposed to a…
The Importance of Maintaining Your Dog’s Routine at Christmas
Christmas is a time of year when all routines get put to one side. Not least because there’s always so much going on, people visiting, or perhaps you’re away from home, but have you stopped to think about how all these disruptions can affect your four-legged friend? Dogs Like Routine Dogs are sensitive and intuitive…
What Not To Buy Your Dog for Christmas
The holidays will be soon here, and Christmas shopping is in full swing, but when choosing gifts for your dog this season, a few items should be left off the list. Giving your pets holiday gifts is a way to include them in the festivities and treat them like valued family members. However, some gifts…
Christmas Dangers You Probably Hadn’t Thought Of
The holidays are a fun time full of celebrations and good cheer, but it is important to consider how to best keep your four-legged friends safe and happy through Christmas. Holidays present some dangers to our pets that don’t typically need consideration, and it is important to safeguard things so your dog has a happy…
The Growing Concern of Overweight Dogs
The ever-growing so-called obesity epidemic in humans has been a very real concern for some years now, with health concerns like diabetes, cancer, depression and heart disease, and an undoubted effect on the quality of life. Sadly, the same is true of our dogs –the RSPCA now says it’s a serious welfare issue. Why is…
First aid for dogs
So, we live in an imperfect world, and occasionally things go wrong. If the worst does occur and your best furry friend suffers an accident or eats something toxic and needs some immediate help, what can we do? Well, the first thing we need is some sympathy. An animal in pain may react in a…