Dog health & behaviour
Read our blogs and current news from around the world relating to dog health & behaviour.
Top tips for visiting the vet with your dog
4th March, 2021
Visiting the vet with your dog is a regular occurrence but can be a source of stress for many pet owners. Such trips aren’t just vital for annual check-ups and vaccinations but also if your pup has an accident or becomes ill. Unfortunately, many pets associate a trip to the vet with something unpleasant – whether pain, discomfort, or stress. To make sure your vet appointments go without a hitch, f...
Basic first aid for cats and dogs
4th March, 2021
Every year, hundreds of pets are involved in accidents. Our cats and dogs can end up facing a multitude of hazards, from wasp stings, heatstroke and poisoning to electrocution and road accidents....
Adolescent behaviour in dogs
25th February, 2021
Having a young pup is challenging but a huge amount of fun. Once they’re house trained, sleeping through the night and responding well to your commands, you could think it was time to relax. But think again!...
How to spot a fake dog advert
25th February, 2021
Bringing a new puppy into your home is an unforgettable experience for all dog lovers. However, it’s no surprise that with so many people looking for a four-legged companion, scammers and disreputable puppy farmers are looking to make easy money at everyone’s expense....
What are assistance dogs?
25th February, 2021
We never feel more humble than when we hear the amazing stories of assistance dogs and the help and care they provide to their human owners. While we know our four-legged friends are loving and loyal companions, they also make incredible aids for those with special needs and disabilities who need a helping paw....
Do you know what these dog barks mean?
9th February, 2021
Unless you’re Doctor Doolittle, you’ll often be confused by your dog’s barks. While it’s sometimes obvious (someone has rung the doorbell) other times our pooches seem to be woofing at nothing at all. However, just because we don’t speak the same language, doesn’t mean they don’t have a lot they want to tell us....
Do dogs have a sixth sense?
29th January, 2021
Any dog owner knows there is far more going on behind those adorable puppy dog eyes than just thinking about where the next biscuit is coming from! Dogs can sense a whole range of things that mere humans can’t. Whether it be our mood, an approaching storm, or just when we’re coming home, it’s obvious our pampered pooches are aware of more than we think....
Dog walking during lockdown: what are the rules?
26th January, 2021
How many times a day are you allowed to walk your dog during lockdown? Can you meet up with friends and take your dogs out together? It’s hard to keep up with the lockdown rules, especially as they vary in the different nations....
What to do if you hit a dog with your car
25th January, 2021
Knowing you’ve injured someone else’s faithful companion is a horrible thought that hopefully you’ll never have to experience. But just in case the worst should happen we’ve put together some straightforward advice on what you should do if you hit a dog with your car....