For us humans, springtime is a joyous time of the year. Hopefully, the cold weather is behind us, and we look forward to all the fun things we can do. But this time of year can also bring dangers for our pets. Here are a few spring dangers to look out for when you have…
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Keep your dog safe from poisons in the Garage and Garden Shed
Many of us keep garden and car products in our garages and sheds, yet how often do we give a thought to how dangerous they could be if our pets managed to get access to them? L quids are the most common type of substances that we store, with some of these being potentially the…
Keep your pets safe from toxic cleaning products
Spring is the time of year when people make a big effort to declutter and clean the house. However, when you have pets, you must be extra careful of your cleaning products. As the owner of two rescues (Missy and Roxy), I have put some tips together for safe cleaning with pets. Use pet-friendly cleaning…
Walk Your Dog in the Rain: Puddles, Wind and Thunder
In most cases, yes. Rain itself doesn’t automatically make a dog ill. The bigger issue is your dog getting cold, staying wet too long, or already having health problems that make damp weather harder. Warren House Vets puts it plainly. Being in the rain is not the same as being unwell, but drying off matters,…
Creating a Dog Friendly Garden
Making your garden a dog-friendly haven shouldn’t be too taxing. It’s all about making it a fun and exciting place for your Dog to play, relax and explore. This should also prevent them from digging up your flower beds, meaning you can relax and enjoy your time outdoors together. However, you may need to change…
Dogs Die in Cars
FACT! – DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS!! With temperatures rising this week, are you aware of the dangers of leaving your dog in a parked car? Imagine the scene – its 25 Deg C, a sunny day,, and you need to head out to the shops on an errand,, and you decide to take your…
Dogs and Picnics
How to stop your dog from gate-crashing picnics in the Park Have you ever been for a walk in the Park, only to be mortified when your dog runs off the lead, leaps onto someone’s picnic tablecloth, laid out neatly on the grass, and devours the quiche and the pork pies? I guess that now…
Stinging Nettles and Dogs
Can stinging nettles hurt your dog As the weather warms up and new growth appears along the hedgerows and in the countryside, dog owners need to realise that it also heralds the beginning of stinging nettle season. Nettles of the stinging variety tend to grow in clusters, typically in areas of moist, uncultivated soil. They…