The Twelve Dog Days of Christmas – Merry Christmas!
Wishing you and all our clients, past, present and future, a wonderful Christmas and a healthy, fun and prosperous New Year
Wishing you and all our clients, past, present and future, a wonderful Christmas and a healthy, fun and prosperous New Year
Doggy chocolate poisoning cases are highest in December and its one of the most common reasons for emergency vet visits at this time of year, but beware also of fat and skin from cooked joints, stuffing, cooked bones, certain nuts, blue cheese and salty foods
While some fruit and veg are good for dogs, others aren’t – and it’s really important to know which is which if you want to avoid a trip to the vets this Christmas.
Just how do you create a calm canine Christmas with so many disruptions to your dog’s daily routine?
Did you know that a number of popular festive plants and decorations can be harmful to your dog? Poinsettia and holly are poisonous while mistletoe, ivy, pot pourri and the oil from real Christmas tree needles can all cause tummy upsets and irritations
Events such as Christmas upset routines for all of us, so don’t be surprised if your dog shows some odd behaviours. All those decorations, glitter, lights and visitors can be too much for some dogs
The batteries that come with Christmas decorations and toys are a particular danger to your dog – whether chewed, punctured or eaten whole, they can cause chemical burns, obstructions and even electric shocks
What is your dog’s favourite game? Play every day, doing whatever your dog loves. Hide and seek, tug, fetch (in moderation) -whatever pushes your dog’s buttons. Playing builds a strong bond between you. And it’s fun!
Our latest Dog Days of Christmas looks at the hidden dangers of wrappings, in particular silica gel packs and those tiny plastic wrappings that seem so common nowadays.
Have you bought all your presents, or do you need some fresh ideas about what to buy for someone? If they own a dog, then why not buy a book? Specifically, one of my Doggy Doctor series , which will make great stocking fillers and presents>