Making your garden a dog-friendly haven shouldn’t be too taxing. It’s all about making it a fun and interesting place for your dog to spend time playing, relaxing and exploring. This should prevent them from digging up your flower beds and mean you can both relax and enjoy your time outdoors together. Digging Area Most…
Spring
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 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 and leaps onto someone’s picnic tablecloth, laid out neatly on the grass, and begins to devour the quiche and the pork pies? I guess…
What to do when a wasp or bee stings your dog
As dog owners, we all know that our pets are curious creatures, who love to run around and chase everything that moves. This usually includes insects, which in most cases will put up their own defence to protect themselves and react by giving the dog a sting. Dogs will investigate everything with their paws and…
Stinging Nettles and Dogs
Can a dog be affected by a stinging nettle? As the weather warms up, and we see new growth appearing 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…
Hot cross buns! one a penny, two a penny ……. and your dog
The Danger of feeding your Dog a Hot Cross Bun! Dog owners are being advised not to give their dogs Hot Cross Buns this Eastertime, as this popular snack could fatally poison them. This very dangerous treat contains ingredients that are toxic to our pets, such as nutmeg spice, lemon zest, sultanas and raisins.…
Spring Dangers
For us humans springtime is a joyous time of the year. The cold weather is hopefully 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 one or two things to look out for. Easter Chocolates The…