The symptoms of diabetes can be worrying, but knowledge is power. If your dog does get diagnosed with the condition, you can make changes to their routine to keep them healthy – especially if you catch the illness early. Here’s Head Vet Sean with everything you need to know if you suspect your dog is … Read more
Dog vaccinations are really important to protect your pup against various diseases, some of which can be fatal. Others cause serious illness and require expensive treatment. Vaccinations have all but eliminated certain dog diseases like distemper. They also provide ‘herd immunity’ against those that remain a threat. This means having a vaccinated dog population prevents … Read more
Crate training your dog or puppy is a really useful and helpful way to manage your dog’s behaviour. The crate is very much your dog’s space – their den, their bedroom, a place where they feel safe and find refuge. When crate training a puppy, the most important thing to remember is make it a … Read more
If you’re wondering how to succeed when house training a puppy, we’re here to help. Having gone through our fair share of it in the tails.com office, here are our top tips for potty training a puppy. When does toilet training begin? Hopefully your breeder will have already made a start on puppy toilet training. … Read more
We see nuts as an energy-rich treat – full of proteins, minerals, antioxidants and healthy fats. But can dogs eat Brazil nuts? What about peanuts or walnuts or pecan nuts? On the whole, the answer is no. And as festive snacks often include nuts, it’s good to be especially vigilant at this time of year. … Read more
When your dog constantly pulls on the lead it can turn a leisurely walk into a battle of wills. If you feel like your walks are suffering, we’ve got some good news – these training tips are right by your side. Armed with these and a little love and patience you can show your dog … Read more
Thanks for joining tails.com, it’s great to have you with us. We want to ensure you get the most from your first trial of unique nutrition, so we’ve put together this video which explains all you need to know about your dogs menu card and portion scoop. Watch the video to find out more. Nicky … Read more
My tails journey My name is Yvette and I have just finished a placement as veterinary intern at tails.com. In this post I’ll be sharing everything I’ve experienced during my time at their Head Office. It all started with a spontaneous message to the Head Vet, Sean McCormack, to ask about the company and whether … Read more
Wondering how to teach your dog to sit? Not sure how to tell them they’ve done something naughty? It’s easier than you might think, with our top tips for getting your puppy’s training off to a great start. Why is dog training important? Regular training is an important part of raising a well-behaved dog. It’s … Read more
hink you know your Dandie Dinmont from your Shetland Sheepdog? Your Skye Terrier from your Cairn Terrier? Of course you do. We’re not getting into favourites here, but we can thank Scotland for some of the most beautiful breeds out there. And we’re going to celebrate 15 Scottish dog breeds right now; what they’re known … Read more