Just like in the human world, pet nutrition is mind-boggling. Trying to work out what you can and cannot feed your dog and how much you can feed your dog can be confusing. As I am sure you are not all food is good for dogs and in fact, some can be very toxic (such…
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Dog Friendly Vegetables
Many people want to share table scraps with their dogs when they are cooking for the family/ As you know from our Toxic food for dogs blogs, many things cant be shared, such as chocolate and onions. There are many “safe” human foods you can give our dogs, but there are many that are…
Retractable Leads Versus Long Lines
The retractable dog lead Retractable leads are no good for teaching the dog loose lead walking Due to the way that A retractable lead works, it means that the lead is always under some tension. As a result, the dog gets confused when learning that they shouldn’t pull on the lead. Retractable dog leads are…
Dog Grooming Tips
Many people do not realise that brushing you Having a dog comes with many responsibilities to help ensure that your dog looks his best and stays in peak condition. Grooming is just of the maintenance tasks. Other things to keep your dog in good condition includes a healthy diet, plenty of walks and mental stimulation.…
How much exercise does a dog need?
If you’re a new dog owner you may be wondering how much exercise your dog needs and how long or how often you should walk your dog? Before you consider taking your dog out on walks it is important to make sure that he/she is fully vaccinated. However, if it is is a puppy then…
Caring For Your Dog in Winter
Caring For Your Dog In Winter – Seven Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe and Warm The weather forecasters are back to their annual forecast and scaring us that we are in for the coldest winter in a hundred years! (although as I write this it is just like a bad summers day.) 1.…
Summer Treats to keep your dog cool
Recommendations for healthy summer treats for dogs It isn’t surprising the temperature rising. During hot weather, it is important for both humans and pets alike to stay hydrated by ensuring we drink lots of water ab doter fluids Dogs and cats sometimes need to be encouraged to drink plenty of water so they stay hydrated…