It’s one of every dog owner’s worst fears—your dog suddenly ends up in a scuffle with another. Maybe you’re out on a walk, or at the park, and things go from playful to hostile in seconds. Most of the time, dogs sort out their differences on their own. But when they don’t, and a proper…
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Homemade Christmas dog treats
Here’s one thing many of us can be sure of as we wind up the Christmas festivities and head into New Year: a fridge and cupboard full of leftovers. It’s not good to waste food. However, if done correctly, you can create some fab treats for your dog from the festive leftovers that will…
Giving your Dog a Stress Free Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching and will be here before we know it. Soon our homes will be adorned with the most elaborate and beautiful Christmas decorations, and children everywhere will be on their best behaviour in anticipation of Santa’s annual visit. Although Christmas is a magical time of year, it can also be very stressful.…
Cuts and Grazes and Dogs
Doggy First Aid – Tackling Cuts and Grazes With Your Dog Unfortunately, dogs are always going to be dogs. There will come a time when they’ll go on an adventure and wind up with a cut or a scrape. It happens occasionally, so you must deal with it correctly, exercising responsibility as a pet owner…
What Not To Buy Your Dog for Christmas
The holidays will be soon here, and Christmas shopping is in full swing, but when choosing gifts for your dog this season, a few items should be left off the list. Giving your pets holiday gifts is a way to include them in the festivities and treat them like valued family members. However, some gifts…
Christmas Dangers You Probably Hadn’t Thought Of
The holidays are a fun time full of celebrations and good cheer, but it is important to consider how to best keep your four-legged friends safe and happy through Christmas. Holidays present some dangers to our pets that don’t typically need consideration, and it is important to safeguard things so your dog has a happy…
The Growing Concern of Overweight Dogs
The ever-growing so-called obesity epidemic in humans has been a very real concern for some years now, with health concerns like diabetes, cancer, depression and heart disease, and an undoubted effect on the quality of life. Sadly, the same is true of our dogs –the RSPCA now says it’s a serious welfare issue. Why is…
First aid for dogs
So, we live in an imperfect world, and occasionally things go wrong. If the worst does occur and your best furry friend suffers an accident or eats something toxic and needs some immediate help, what can we do? Well, the first thing we need is some sympathy. An animal in pain may react in a…