Dog health & behaviour

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

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Best actions to take if your dog eats a suspicious mushroom

25th April, 2025

If your dog eats a suspicious mushroom, it is important to take immediate action to ensure their safety. Firstly, try to identify the type of mushroom your dog has ingested. Take a clear picture or collect a sample if possible, as this information will be helpful for the veterinarian. ...

Dog Biscuit Recipe

17th April, 2025

This recipe makes more biscuits than one portion’s worth. One to two biscuits make a great occasional treat for a medium sized, healthy dog. Treats should be given in moderation alongside a well-balanced, portion-controlled diet. ...

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Create the best dog Easter egg hunt this Easter

26th March, 2025

During Easter time, it’s important to choose safe treats for your dog and avoid harmful foods like chocolate. Finally, set a date and time that suits your dog’s energy levels and attention span, ensuring they have the best experience possible....

elderly man stroking dog

How to mentally stimulate your senior dog

21st March, 2025

As your beloved dog reaches their golden years, keeping their mind sharp becomes more important than ever. Cognitive stimulation can not only enrich your senior dog's life but also slow down the natural cognitive decline that comes with ageing. This guide will walk you through different strategies on how to mentally stimulate a senior dog....

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How much chocolate can a dog eat?

28th February, 2025

So, you’re wondering how much chocolate a dog can eat? Chocolate, especially baking chocolate with its high theobromine concentration, is actually quite dangerous for our furry friends and can lead to some serious health issues....

Tick Bite Prevention Week- 24th-30th March 2023

Tick Bite Prevention Week - 25th -31st March 2025

21st February, 2025

As its name suggests, "Tick Bite Prevention Week" provides information and awareness to help prevent ticks from biting people and pets. It also gives advice on what to do if ticks do attach. The campaign week is held in early spring when the weather gets warmer, people spend more time outdoors and ticks become more active...

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Why does my dog have bad breath?

7th February, 2025

While slobbery kisses from our furry companions may seem like a delightful display of affection, the accompanying foul odour can swiftly transform that heart-warming gesture into an unpleasant encounter. Canine halitosis, or persistent bad breath in dogs, is an issue that plagues numerous pet owners worldwide. However, this undesirable scent could be more than just an olfactory nuisance; it might signify an underlying health condition that warrants prompt attention....

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Understanding and managing arthritis in dogs

27th November, 2024

Canine arthritis, also called osteoarthritis, is a common cause of stiffness and lameness in older dogs (as well as their humans!). Around 80% of dogs over 8 years old have DJD, and 35% of the overall population....

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Dog Ear Infection: Symptoms, Causes, and Remedies for Treatment

28th October, 2024

Dogs ear infections are extremely common. The medical name for an ear infection is otitis. The most common ear infections involve the outer ear (the flap and canal), but dogs can also get middle and inner ear infections. Most ear infections have bacteria and/or yeast elements. Up to 75% of ear infections are thought to be due to underlying allergies. Which means they often come back if the underlying cause is not under control....