Platinum celebrations with your dog
Want to try some homemade treats for your dog this summer? Enjoy these five yummy recipes from the Kennel Club.
Want to try some homemade treats for your dog this summer? Enjoy these five yummy recipes from the Kennel Club.
Do you know how to help your dog in a medical emergency? Could you deal with your dog bleeding or choking? Or being hurt in an accident? Accidents happen. Every dog owner should know what to do in an emergency
Many dogs love to lick faces. This behaviour starts in puppyhood. In the wild, canid puppies lick the mother’s face and mouth to encourage her to regurgitate food and this behaviour is still seen in our pet dogs. Though there might be a scent element to the behaviour too.
Want to know what the average life expectancy of your dog’s breed is
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
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
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
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.
It’s important to know how much exercise you should be giving your dog, especially when they’re young. The dog’s size and breed, genetics and environment all play a part
While Autumn is the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, it’s also a potentially dangerous time for our dogs – fungi, mushrooms, spent fireworks, fallen fruit, rat poison and ticks are all hazards you need to watch out for