Dog health & behaviour

Read our blogs and current news from around the world relating to dog health & behaviour.

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Do senior dogs need senior dog food? Unveiling the truth for your aging canine's nutrition

3rd June, 2026

As your faithful companion begins to age, you might start wondering whether their nutritional needs are changing. Is your pet getting everything they need from their current dog's diet? Or is it time to transition to a diet specifically formulated for senior dogs? ...

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Your Guide to Safe, Dog Friendly Summer Days Out

1st June, 2026

If you're getting out and about this summer, why not take your dog with you?...

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How to care for an elderly dog

20th May, 2026

Has your old dog started slowing down, sleeping more, or seeming a bit stiff after walks? You should know this: dogs over seven can be considered senior, while those over 12 are classified as geriatric. The average life expectancy of a dog is 12 years, so understanding their changing needs becomes significant for their quality of life....

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Are pets the new children?

13th May, 2026

Pets are not literally children, but for millions of UK households, they now occupy a remarkably similar emotional and practical space. Around three in ten couples in the mid-2020s are choosing pets instead of, or before, having human children, and surveys show over 61% of people under 40 agree that pets have become the new kids. ...

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Allergies in dogs

21st April, 2026

Allergies in dogs or allergic dermatitis is when a pet’s immune system is triggered by an allergen. To most dogs these allergens are harmless but a pet with allergies will have an extreme reaction to them....

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Why yelling at your dog can throw them off balance

8th April, 2026

If you’ve ever raised your voice at your dog, even unintentionally, new research suggests it may have more impact than you realise. Beyond emotional stress, a recent scientific study shows that yelling at your dog, or even speaking in an emotionally charged tone, can physically destabilise them. Insights from dog psychology help explain why dogs are so sensitive to our tone and emotional cues. ...

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How to help your dog if it suffers from anxiety

27th March, 2026

Here we’ll take a look at some of the common causes of anxiety in dogs, what to look out for, and how to help your four-legged friend overcome any stress....

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The hidden dangers of spring

26th March, 2026

Spring has sprung: the hidden dangers of Spring every pet owner needs to know...

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Anaemia in dogs

12th February, 2026

Anaemia is a medical condition characterised by a decreased number of circulating red blood cells or a reduced concentration of hemoglobin in the blood. It is not a disease itself but rather a sign of an underlying health issue affecting the production, destruction, or loss of red blood cells. ...