As a vet I often get worried pet owners asking about their dog in heat, also known as being in season, usually when it first happens in a young female dog. Whether you’re a first-time dog owner or a seasoned pro, dealing with your dog’s first season can be an interesting and sometimes overwhelming experience! … Read more
One of the things everyone knows when they get a dog is they’re going to have to get out for a walk at least once a day. But why is walking your dog so important? They need the physical exercise to keep them healthy, but they also need a change of scenery and a break … Read more
While you might be wondering how another year has come and gone already, January is already underway. It’s always one of those months where we emerge from holiday celebrations full of resolutions and good intentions for the New Year. Usually around gyms and eating more healthily – most of which fall be the wayside long … Read more
While we love our dogs, there’s no doubt that sometimes they do some seriously weird and yucky things. It’s easy to pretend your perfect dog never does anything like that – because let’s face it, it’s not exactly a topic for polite conversation. Plus, you might be too freaked out to even want to tell … Read more
Looking at social media, advertising and even TV shows and films, it’s easy to think we’re a nation of big dog lovers. Firm favourites – such as Golden Retrievers, Labradors and Spaniels – seem to be held up as the ideal family dog, with small dog breeds often losing out in the popularity stakes. But … Read more
We asked tails.com’s resident Registered Veterinary Nurse Amy – can we pass a cold on to our dogs? Here’s what she told us.
Those four paws bounding towards us, that waggy tail and excited face. It’s lovely when our dogs are excited to see us, but not everyone loves a dog who jumps up – especially if they’re a bigger breed! And with safety factors to think about too around children or vulnerable adults, people often ask me: … Read more
Your favourite pair of shoes, the skirting board, even clothes. Discovering your dog has chewed and destroyed something that’s not meant for them can be a nightmare for us. But, if you’re wondering why your dog destroys things, the answer is simple: because they’re a dog! Do all dogs chew and destroy things? That might … Read more
During autumn the shorter days mean there’s less daylight for those all-important walkies. While your dog still needs their daily exercise, that afternoon stroll can feel less appealing when the sun’s not shining. So we’re here to help! Read our top tips for walking your dog in the dark – so you can enjoy your … Read more
We love snappy titles. For whatever reason, we often prefer quick and easy summaries to more complex explanations. But when it comes to behaviour problems with dogs, trying to keep it simple can often actually be really unhelpful. A key example of this is ‘separation anxiety’ – but what actually is it? And how do … Read more