Updated July 2026 Pollen allergies in dogs do not usually look exactly like hay fever in people. A person may sneeze or develop watery eyes. A dog affected by pollen is more likely to develop itchy skin, lick their paws, rub their face or experience recurring ear problems. However, pollen is only one possible cause…
We are lucky in the UK because we don’t have many snakes. The grass snake is healed, and the European Adder (Vipera berus) is the only poisonous snake found in the UK. While we don’t see that many snakes they exist in the UK, both the grass snake and Adder are relatively shy and small…
The sun is shining, and the birds are singing (well, it’s raining as I write this, but that’s the theory). The Great British Summer is something that nearly everyone enjoys. It enables us to take our dogs out more. However, as with every season, summer brings dangers, including heatstroke, horrible flying, crawly, and dart-like grass…
Summer days don’t stay around for very long, yet even as we wind down to the last few weeks of the season, you can do many fun activities to spend quality time with your dog. Considering taking your dog along on your summer holiday gives both you and him the opportunity to take a break…
Updated April 2026 As well as a dog-friendly home. It is important to have a dog-friendly garden. A lot of people picture a “dog-friendly garden” as a big grassy space where the dog runs around happily. In reality, it’s not that simple. Some dogs ignore the garden completely. Others pace, bark, dig, or become reactive…
FACT! – DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS!! Updated July 2026 Leaving a dog in a parked car can become dangerous much more quickly than many people expect. It does not need to feel extremely hot outside. A vehicle can trap heat even on a mild or cloudy day. Opening a window slightly, parking in shade…
Updated July 2026 Summer dog walks sound easy. Longer days and Lighter evenings. Greener parks. More time outside. Alas, this is not always the case, as warm-weather walks need more thought than many people realise. A route that felt fine in April may be too much in July. A pavement that looked harmless in the…
A countryside walk can be a wonderful change from busy streets and familiar local parks. There are new smells, open spaces and quieter paths to explore. However, rural walks also bring responsibilities that may not arise during an ordinary walk around Finchley. Livestock, horses, wildlife, working farms, unfamiliar water, changing weather and poorly marked routes…
