The best family dogs

family friendly dog

Introducing a dog to your family is a wonderful thing – especially for children, who get an inseparable best friend for life, from adventures in the park to snuggling up at home. Having a dog can help teach your children care and responsibility, and help develop their social skills. So if you’re looking to welcome … Read more

RVC Welfare Prioritisation Report June 2019

Dog teeth

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have recently analysed data from 455,557 dogs in the UK to find out which issues have the highest welfare impact on our nations’ dogs.   RVC were looking into which conditions were the most common, which lasted the longest and which were the most severe – they then took all … Read more

Can dogs drink something other than water?

Dog drinking water

Loads of new ‘dog drinks’ arrive on the shelves every year. From dog beer to dog tea, and yes, even pawsecco. But when it comes to rehydration – is water really the king of the drinking bowl? We rounded up the questions everyone’s asking to see what’s best, and why. What drink is good for … Read more

Why do dogs eat grass?

Dog eating grass

There are lots of reasons why your dog might be eating grass, with just as many myths and theories about where this behaviour comes from. But one thing vets and experts can agree on is that a dog eating grass is perfectly normal behaviour, as long as it’s only in small amounts. Is my dog … Read more

Introducing the top 10 French dog breeds

French dog breeds

French dog breeds are some of the oldest breeds in the world. They’ve been owned by everyone from French royalty to US presidents, and while we’d love to take them all home, we thought we’d take a look at the 10 most popular French dog breeds, so here’s a little more about them. Basset Hound … Read more

Dogs and shedding hair

Dog shedding hair

All dogs shed at some point in their lives – it’s perfectly natural and usually nothing to worry about. Some dogs shed continuously throughout their life, and others on a more seasonal or cyclical basis – this is known as moulting. Some breeds shed more than others due to the type of coat they have, … Read more

7 dog friendly UK festivals 2019

STANDON-CALLING

There are so many festivals on the calendar for 2019 offering music, culture, food and drink and more – but what about dogs? The good news is, there are plenty of festivals that are suitable for your four-legged friend. Take a look at our list and see which dog-friendly UK festivals will make into your … Read more

Hay fever in dogs

Corgi that is sneezing

Can dogs get hay fever? Every time spring comes around, there’s the inevitable rise in the pollen count – and a similar rise in dog hay fever. Hay fever in dogs does indeed exist – but not in the same way it does in humans. While both are caused by an allergy to pollen, the dogs … Read more

Vomiting in dogs

Dog sleeping under blanket with nose poking out

When a dog is vomiting it can be caused by different things. We’ll help you identify the causes, explain when you need to worry and how you can help your dog when this unpleasant thing happens. Overall, vomiting in dogs is not always a cause for concern. Is it a serious problem if my dog … Read more