How to keep your puppy at a healthy weight

Puppy biting

Obesity is a problem for both humans and dogs. It’s one of the fastest growing health concerns for vets and pet owners, and it affects dogs of all breeds and ages. With a growing puppy, it’s especially important to adopt good habits when it comes to their diet and exercise routine to make sure your … Read more

Weight management dog food explained

Diet dog food

Keeping your dog in good shape all starts with the right diet. Because just like us humans, when our pups eat too much of the wrong foods the weight can pile on. While not eating enough can lead to weight loss and malnutrition. Diet contributes to your dog’s overall health and wellbeing, which is why … Read more

8 Reasons Your Dog Has No Appetite

dog refusing to eat

From illness and overfeeding, to behavioural problems or a new routine, there are lots of reasons your dog might stop eating. Most of the time, they’re back to wolfing down their food within a couple of days – but we know it can be a bit worrying if your pup suddenly stops eating, so we’ve … Read more

Make your dog their own Easter egg!

Easter eggs for dogs

We’re planning a good old-fashioned Easter egg hunt around our homes and gardens this year and wanted to get our pups involved, so we’ve put together this quick and easy recipe for doggy Easter eggs! The smell of you making them will definitely have your dog sniffing out where that delicious scent is coming from … Read more

How to keep your dog occupied at home

Constipation in dogs

Our ‘new normal’ this year means more of you are asking – how do I keep my dog happy when we’re stuck indoors all day?  Whether you’re staying home or you’re stuck, you’re in self-isolation, you’ve got a poorly dog, or it’s bad weather, we’ve got some top tips on how to keep your dog … Read more

How to help your dog lose weight

Reduce your dog's weight

As a nation of dog lovers we can’t help but indulge our pups. But with pet obesity on the rise, a little morsel here and there soon adds up. And if we’re not careful, all those sneaky treats can lead to a podgy pooch.  While many owners use food as a way to shower their … Read more

The latest on COVID-19 from tails.com

Coronavirus and dogs

Update Weds 25th March Following the Prime Minister’s announcement Monday, I wanted to reassure customers that we have taken all necessary steps to ensure that tails.com continues to deliver essential dog food supplies to our customers whilst also protecting the safety of our people and adhering to the new – vital – restrictions from the … Read more

The 3 common causes of dog skin allergies

Dog skin allergies

Dog skin allergies can cause persistent itching and scratching, which can make any pup miserable. But while dog skin conditions are common, there are many possible causes. Weather extremes in the UK can wreak havoc on our pup’s skin. But dry, itchy or flaky skin is often caused by allergens in the environment and diet … Read more

Anxiety in dogs

Anxiety in dogs

When it comes to dogs, we think of waggy tails and those happy dog smiles. So when your dog shows signs of anxiety and anxious behaviours, it can feel very worrying. Warning signs aren’t always obvious, so we’ve put together this blog on what causes anxiety in your dog, how to spot it, as well … Read more

9 Signs of gum disease in dogs

Gum disease in dogs

Unfortunately for our pooches, gum disease in dogs is a common condition. But it’s easily prevented by keeping your pup’s dental health in check. Because just like us, our dog’s teeth are vulnerable to plaque and tartar build up. Without regular brushing your pooch can experience a range of dental problems, causing pain and eventually … Read more