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…
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 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…
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…
Canine Cancer – Know the Signs Whilst most dog owners will keep on top of their dogs’ health with annual check-ups at the vet. This can sometimes mean diseases like cancer can go unnoticed for a long time. With cancer, the quicker it’s diagnosed and treated, the better the chances of a full recovery. The…
Are you one of those dog owners who enjoy throwing sticks for your dog? After all, we all know dogs love a good game of fetch, and so many are around! When a dog has a stick, it can be challenging to remove it. Indeed, some dogs can be described as ‘daft as a stick!’….
Autumn For Dogs All the leaves are brown, and the sky is blue…well, we can be thankful for small mercy. Anyway, the signs are in, and Autumn is here now, which means despite the sunshine, we’re going to have to change our habits for the sake of our pooches. The Autumn months are a lovely…
Dogs have many things in common. Wagging tails, unending loyalty and of course, the desire to eat EVERYTHING. This can get them into trouble, especially if they get hold of toxic foods Sadly in this world, some people don’t understand the appeal of a canine companion and worse still, there are those out there who…
