Vets: Stay, Go, Diversify Insta takeover with Head Vet Sean

Vets: Stay, Go, Diversify

At tails.com we’re proud to say that we have a number of veterinary professionals working for us to make sure we’re doing the best we can for dog health and nutrition. Our Head Vet, Sean McCormack, gained his Veterinary Medicine degree (MVB) at University College Dublin after studying a BSc (Hons) in Animal Science and … Read more

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Why do dogs eat grass?

Dog eating grass

There are lots of reasons why your dog might be eating grass, with just as many myths and theories about where this behaviour comes from. But one thing vets and experts can agree on is that a dog eating grass is perfectly normal behaviour, as long as it’s only in small amounts. Is my dog … Read more

Introducing the top 10 French dog breeds

French dog breeds

French dog breeds are some of the oldest breeds in the world. They’ve been owned by everyone from French royalty to US presidents, and while we’d love to take them all home, we thought we’d take a look at the 10 most popular French dog breeds, so here’s a little more about them. Basset Hound … Read more

Top Tips for Overcoming Stress in Veterinary Practice

Head vet Sean

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week. And there’s never been more discussion about the stresses of veterinary work, and veterinary mental health within the profession. With many departing the profession entirely, diversifying into other areas or worst of all suffering chronic anxiety, depression and at times resorting to suicide, it’s crucial we try to tackle stress … Read more

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Dogs and shedding hair

Dog shedding hair

All dogs shed at some point in their lives – it’s perfectly natural and usually nothing to worry about. Some dogs shed continuously throughout their life, and others on a more seasonal or cyclical basis – this is known as moulting. Some breeds shed more than others due to the type of coat they have, … Read more

7 dog friendly UK festivals 2019

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There are so many festivals on the calendar for 2019 offering music, culture, food and drink and more – but what about dogs? The good news is, there are plenty of festivals that are suitable for your four-legged friend. Take a look at our list and see which dog-friendly UK festivals will make into your … Read more

Mixing wet and dry dog food

Bowl with wet and dry food

Wet food. Dry food. How do you serve your dog theirs? Are you a combination feeder and like to give your dog a little bit of both types, everyday? Or do you pop a little bit of wet food on top as a treat? When it comes to your dog’s food, it can feel like … Read more

Hay fever in dogs

Corgi that is sneezing

Can dogs get hay fever? Every time spring comes around, there’s the inevitable rise in the pollen count – and a similar rise in dog hay fever. Hay fever in dogs does indeed exist – but not in the same way it does in humans. While both are caused by an allergy to pollen, the dogs … Read more

Vomiting in dogs

Dog sleeping under blanket with nose poking out

When a dog is vomiting it can be caused by different things. We’ll help you identify the causes, explain when you need to worry and how you can help your dog when this unpleasant thing happens. Overall, vomiting in dogs is not always a cause for concern. Is it a serious problem if my dog … Read more