Keeping Your Dog Healthy with Regular Exercise Regular exercise is essential for your dog’s health. It helps prevent weight gain, improves overall well-being, and reduces the risk of several health issues. Just as exercise keeps humans fit and reduces the risk of disease, it plays the same role for dogs. A consistent routine keeps your…
Sometimes all it takes is opening the pantry door or getting out the dog bowl to alert your dog that food is on the way. If you have more than one dog, mealtimes could erupt into growling and pushing matches. This might result in the dog gorging down the food too fast and having an…
Dogs bark for many different reasons. Some dogs bark more than others. However, your canine friend will usually bark to tell you something. They may be trying to warn you of a danger or express happiness and delight when they see their favourite toy. They may be telling you that they are in distress or…
Retractable dog leads are everywhere. You’ll see them in parks, on pavements, and on everyday walks around Finchley. Some owners swear by them. Others avoid them completely. The reality is a bit more balanced. They can work in certain situations.But for many dogs, they make walks harder, not easier. This guide may contain affiliate links….
Helping your dog deal with thunderstorms Not all dogs will react to thunderstorms. Some dogs will sleep through it, but others will respond differently. Dogs can sense thunder long before it comes and starts pacing up and down, panting, trying to get under the bed etc., to hide. This can be hard for owners to…
Do You Have a Regular Vet? Check Ups Dogs are an important part of the family, just like children. I am sure, like many people, if you feel under the weather, you go to the doctor, or if you have children, you make sure they have regular checkups, vaccinations, etc. So why should your dog…
Harvest Mites and Your Dog Around this time of year, particularly July – September, harvest mites are at their peak in numbers, producing a high risk of skin problems for domestic animals – particularly dogs. What are harvest mites? They are small mites that start off as an egg then larvae and finally become an…
Looking after your dog’s teeth! Every morning and every evening, we are told we need to brush our teeth; the importance of oral hygiene is taught in schools and passed down from mother and father to daughter and son. og, like humans, need their teeth cleaned to avoid dental disease. Unfortunately, because many people don’t…
