Getting out for a walk with your dog is one of the benefits of dog ownership but sometimes in the dark, cold and wet winter months, it doesn’t always feel like one! A study in Scotland last year (where it doesn’t get much colder, wetter or darker in winter) found that dog owners were 12% … Read more
81% of vets have seen an increase in levels of pet obesity in the UK in the past two years according to a recent report from the PDSA. The main cause of this is thought to be dogs getting too much food, either at mealtimes or treats through the day. The same report found that … Read more
Some dogs hate wearing collars and will make your life difficult as you try to put it on them but wearing a collar with the name and address of their owner is obligatory in public places in the UK and even if your dog wears a harness the collar needs to be worn as well. … Read more
For this month’s breed post we have the Airedale Terrier. Often referred to as the ‘King Of Terriers’, the Airedale is the largest of the terrier breeds. Originating from the valley of the river Aire in Yorkshire, the Airedale was bred from a Welsh terrier and an Otterhound. The idea was to create a dog … Read more
Is your dog always hungry? Constant hunger can be difficult to manage, with some pups being hungry even when they don’t need more food. Certain breeds; Pugs, Labradors, Beagles and Dachshunds are well known for their large appetites. Given the opportunity they’d eat all day! Tips if your dog is always hungry There can be … Read more
For this month’s breed post we feature one of the country’s most beloved little dogs, the Jack Russell terrier. A small dog with a big attitude, the Jack Russell is feisty and fearless, with a craving for new challenges and adventures. The Jack Russell terrier was first bred in southern England in the mid-1800s by … Read more
Dogs can run away for a few different reasons, often to hunt, or find a mate but sometimes just out of habit or because they are bored or have excess energy. Trying to work with these impulses and drives will help to reduce how frequently your dog attempts an escape. When dogs do run off, … Read more
Fireworks night can be a disturbing time for your dog, a survey carried out by CEVA in 2008 found that up to 60% of pets become distressed by fireworks. In many cases it can be older dogs that start to show signs of distress as the fireworks begin. Some symptoms are very obvious, for example, … Read more
We’ve all been there. The New Year slump as we try to lose the extra kilos we gained over Christmas. The panic as it gets to May and we realise our ‘beach body’ is a little more ‘beached whale’. Luckily, we’re usually a bit more in control of our dog’s diet, but it’s easy to … Read more
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a well-recognised condition in humans that occurs during the winter period when the shorter days and lack of natural light causes depression-like symptoms because light has a direct effect on hormone production in the body. The reduced light in winter allows greater production of melatonin which can affect sleep cycles … Read more