If you’re considering treating your rescue dog this holiday season but like a bargain, then Black Friday might just give you the excuse you’ve been waiting for to treat your rescue dog to something they’ll enjoy (and you’ll love giving). We will update this page with …
Life changes when you have a dog. You have an internal clock that’s not just your own, but your dog’s too – automatically recognising the daily things, tea time, especially. Not all dogs cling to routine, but when they do it’s understandable, especially if they’re a …
There are a few stages older dog owners go through because let’s be honest, however long our dogs share our sofas for it’s never enough. We all want more time. More love. More laughs. Three years ago, I lost my Labrador at 15. A good age …
In 2015, a town in Italy introduced a law that said all fireworks used at displays must be noiseless to reduce the anxiety of local animals. To dogs who suffer from anxieties stemming from noise phobias, October-January can be a terrifying time of the year. Remember, …
Changing your dog’s diet can take some planning, especially if your dog is a fussy eater. It’s important to remember that dogs are often creatures of habit and so it’s not uncommon for them to prefer their current food to a new one. Like humans, they …
We all want our dogs to be happy and healthy, but do you know how to tell if your dog is overweight? According to a recent study, nearly half of all dogs that vets see are overweight. Quite surprising, isn’t it? If you are worried, here …
Hydrocephalus is a condition which means ‘water on the brain’. Typically, it affects puppies and is usually congenital, so it will be present before the puppy is born or at birth. In some cases, a dog may suffer from the condition if they have a head …
One of the biggest joys of owning a dog comes from walking. It’s a well known way to help wind down, reset your mind and new research has shown that it’s a key component in helping us stay healthy and live longer. But what if your …
October 1st is National Black Dog Day. The event was originally created to debunk the myths about black dog syndrome after animal rescue shelters reported black dogs were often passed over in rescue. But we have to say, after looking at the myths we have to …
Bringing your new dog home you’ll no doubt be a mixture of excited and anxious to make sure they settle in well and know a new chapter in their life is beginning. But as individuals, not all dogs react the same to their surroundings and this …
How do you choose your new dog’s name? It’s a tough question. One thing you’ll no doubt be thinking is, do you have to keep your dog’s rescue name. Well, no. Chances are, it won’t be their original name, rather it’ll be one assigned to them …
As the weather warms up, we should prepare for how the rise in temperature will affect our dogs. From understanding how dogs sweat (to if dogs even do sweat) to spotting the signs of heatstroke and how to tell if it’s too hot outside to exercise, will …
We love our dogs and sometimes, just sometimes, even when they’re being naughty we find a balance between amusement and bemusement. Take a look at just a funny dogs here: If you have a cheeky dog who loves to get up to no good and you’ve …
If you’re consider adopting a deaf dog, here are 10 tips written by members of the Deaf Dog Network (DDN) to help you bring your new dog home and settle them into their new environment. It’s not as daunting as you might think! This is Jasper, …
If you are holidaying with your pet this summer, remember to find out about the arrangements for out-of-hours emergencies at a local veterinary practice before you go, advises the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Veterinary surgeons across the UK are required under RCVS guidelines to …
For many, the idea of adopting or ‘rescuing’ a dog carries with it a certain image. Some people mistakenly look at dog adoption as if it’s buying cheap, discounted or broken goods but nothing could be further from the truth. As more and more dogs find …
