Is my dog afraid of the dark?

Border Collie curled up on sofa, peeking out from behind a blanket

The days are getting shorter, the weather cooler, wetter and windier – and with that comes more time in the dark for your dog. You might notice they’re barking more or seem a little nervous. This might lead you to wonder – is my dog afraid of the dark? The short answer to this is … Read more

Apple recipe ideas for your dog

Apples piled in a bowl, chopping board in front with apple chopped in half and knife to the side

Autumn has much more to offer than just pumpkin spice lattes. It’s also apple season! The good news? They’re a delicious dog-friendly snack and great source of fibre – provided you remove the pips first. Our range of seasonal recipes will help you use up any excess apples, whether you’re a keen baker or you … Read more

Dog sleeping positions: do they mean anything?

Schnauzer Jack Russell cross sleeping in a soft fleecey dog bed with a blanket

Our dogs’ quirky behaviour can provide endless amusement. And, in our opinion, there’s nothing quite as funny as dog sleeping positions! The tails.com office dogs are often found in strange positions while they catch forty winks… But here’s the thing: all those curious sleeping positions have different meanings. In this post, we’ll tell you all … Read more

Meet our long-term charity partner StreetVet

StreetVet co-founders Jade Statt and Sam Joseph kneeling with a dog

Here at tails.com, it’s our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners from all walks of life. That’s why we deliver tailor-made nutrition to canine companions across the country – and champion dog welfare on their behalf. So, today we are thrilled to announce our continuing support for our charity partner … Read more

How we’re improving our kibble bags

tails.com kibble bag on kitchen work surface, perfect portion scoop and bowl with tailor-made kibble in front

Here at tails.com, we’re on a mission to improve the world of pet food for good. And minimising our environmental impact is a major part of achieving this goal.  Whether that’s the kind of energy we use, the ingredients we source, or the packaging that arrives on your doorstep. In this blog, we’ll dig into … Read more

Join the October Dog Walking Challenge for Dementia UK

Three tails.com office dogs in the park, all wearing pink, blue and white Dementia UK and tails.com bandanas

Are you ready to do something amazing this autumn? Join us in Dementia UK’s October Dog Walking Challenge! We’ll be teaming up with our dogs to walk 100km across the month and raise funds for Dementia UK, the specialist dementia nursing charity, to hire more specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, who are a lifeline … Read more

What is phantom pregnancy in dogs?

Wire Haired Dachshund asleep on floor cuddling teddy

Dr Sean McCormack is Head Vet at tails.com, having previously worked in clinical practice primarily treating dogs and cats. Alongside bringing his breadth of canine knowledge to our product range, he shares insights on your vet-related questions – this time, it’s phantom pregnancy in dogs. It’s always a worrying time when our dogs don’t quite … Read more