Winter Allergies and Health Issues in Dogs Wintertime brings many varied health issues to the fore for people and dogs alike. Some medical conditions like heart disease or diabetes can affect a dog’s ability to regulate its body temperature in cold weather. Our coughs and sneezes are fairly quickly treated with a quick visit to…
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Does my dog need a winter jacket?
The short answer is generally no. However, the long answer is not as clear-cut about whether dogs need a winter coat. Is it possible that your pup may need extra protection from the elements during the colder seasons? The answer to this question depends on several factors, including your dog’s breed. The age of your…
Embrace the Dark Nights:
How to Safely and Enjoyably Walk Your Dog During Winter Evenings When the clocks go back and the nights draw in, it’s easy to fall into a cosy routine of kicking off your shoes, shutting out the cold, and curling up in front of the TV. But let’s not forget your dog has been waiting…
Exercising Dogs on Leads
Can a Dog Get Enough Exercise on the Lead? It will be no surprise to dog owners that you should ensure that your pet gets enough exercise. The amount of activity your dog needs will depend very much on its age and breed – larger, younger dogs will need exercise than an older or smaller…
Pet Insurance and Your Dog
What is Pet Insurance For? The main purpose of pet health insurance is to protect you from the catastrophic veterinary bills that could result from your pet being seriously injured or getting a severe illness. Insurance can cost over £1,000 to x-ray a fracture if your dog is hit by a car – that does…
Keeping the Dog Entertained While they are home alone
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…
Garlic and your Dog
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…
Why Is Walking A Dog So Good For Them?
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…