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…
Dogs are very much part of a family, so it makes perfect sense that they get to participate in Christmas festivities, including the custom of receiving presents. As a North London dog walker, I’m often asked about the best gifts for pooches. Whether you are a dog owner looking to treat your canine pal, or…
Christmas is a time for fun, family and food, and it is no surprise that those of us with dogs want to include our four-legged pals in the seasonal festivities, especially the central point of the day – Christmas dinner. During all the excitement, it is easy to become complacent about potentially harmful food items…
Christmas is a time for family – and your dog is a hugely important part of that: wintery walks, a Christmas bone, the happy sight of your pet curled up in front of the fire – it’s all part of the magic. Don’t forget, though, that while he’s part of your family, many things that…
How to Keep Your Dog Safe During the Festive Season Most families look forward to putting up the Christmas tree. You drag it through the door. You untangle the lights. You stand back and hope it doesn’t fall sideways. It feels like the real start of the season. But if you live with a dog,…
Although kennel cough is a relatively unserious condition that doesn’t mean that it should be ignored, in healthy dogs kennel cough often clears up itself, but you should still keep an eye on your pet to make sure that the condition isn’t getting worse. As the name suggests, kennel cough is a cough your dog…
Some Natural Ways to Help Kennel Cough If you think your dog has developed kennel cough, you should take him to your vet, who may decide that a course of antibiotics is an appropriate line of treatment. Tell them before you go as kennel cough is very contagious, and they may not want you in…
Kennel Cough in Dogs Kennel cough can rear its head at any time of the year and is very infectious. Outbreaks can occur when dogs are in close proximity to one another, such as kennels, dog shows and parks. Kennel Cough,the common name that is given to infectious Canine Tracheobronchitis or Bordatella, is a very…
