Updated September 2026 Yes, your dog can have a small taste of Christmas dinner, as long as you choose safe, plain parts. A little boneless, skinless turkey with a few plain cooked vegetables can suit many healthy dogs. Gravy, stuffing, cooked bones, Christmas pudding, mince pies, chocolate and other festive foods can be unsuitable or…
Looking at Christmas from your dog’s point of view, it’s a very exciting time of the year when many strange and unusual items are brought into your home, which means it’s time for adventures and mischief for them. Christmas trees, unique plants, shining decorations, presents, and exciting foods will all be of enormous interest to…
Halloween can be great fun for families. Costumes, pumpkins, decorations and children knocking on doors are all part of the celebrations. But have you ever stopped to think about how Halloween looks from your dog’s point of view? One minute, everything is normal. The next, the doorbell keeps ringing, unfamiliar people are standing outside, children…
Now that the nights are getting shorter, we know that autumn is just around the corner. With the mild weather, we’re able to take our dogs out walking in the countryside and the woods. This results in several toxic risks that we need to be aware of. Both acorns and conkers can prove deadly…
How to reduce the risk of losing your dog – prevention can reduce lots of anguish and worry. Losing a dog that goes missing, no matter how long, certainly makes you more attentive, more cautious about your surroundings, and take fewer risks regarding your safety. During my dog walking sessions, I often come across a…
Be cautious when taking your dog shopping due to increased dog theft. You might never expect it to happen to you. Yet the thought of your dog being taken, snatched in broad daylight, stolen from your garden, or slipped out of your car park—is terrifying. Every week, around five dogs are stolen in the UK….
Updated August 2026 Accidents can happen even when you are careful. A dog may cut a paw, pick up a tick, suffer an insect sting or become unwell while you are away from home. A dog first-aid kit gives you clean, useful equipment while you contact your vet and arrange appropriate treatment. It does not…
Does your dog legally have to wear a collar and an ID tag, even though he may be microchipped? The answer to this is YES. Current legislation dating from the Control of Dogs Order Act 1992; all dogs have a requirement to wear an Identity tag and a collar when in a public place. The…
