Autumn

Autumn | Dog Care Tips

Autumn Dog Walking Tips: Dark Evenings, Conkers, Fungi and Fireworks
ByDerek September 12, 2014August 19, 2026

Practical advice for safer, calmer autumn walks in Finchley and North London Updated August 2026 Autumn is one of my favourite times of year for dog walking. The temperature is often more comfortable than summer, local woods begin to change colour, and dogs can enjoy all the interesting smells among the fallen leaves. However, autumn…

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Autumn | Health

Harvest Mites on Dogs: Signs, Checks and Veterinary Treatment
ByDerek August 7, 2014August 1, 2026

Updated July 2026 Harvest mites are tiny outdoor parasites that can cause intense itching and sore skin in dogs. They are most commonly encountered from late summer into autumn, particularly during dry, sunny weather. Dogs pick up the larval mites from vegetation and the ground rather than directly from another dog. Some dogs develop only…

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