What makes the difference between a dog crate being your best buddy’s happy-place or puppy-prison? When done well, crate training a puppy is of great benefit to both pet parent and fur-friend. But approach things the wrong way and a …
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Fishy Smell? Think Anal Glands or Bad Breath If your dog’s fishy odor is so bad you’re thinking of renaming him ‘Kipper’, read on.There’s nothing endearing about a dog that smells like rancid fish. The first step to getting rid …
Dogs are great for providing companionship, comfort, and love to any owner, so they make the perfect pets for people who have emotional or mental health conditions. Emotional support dogs don’t require specific training but they can assist their owners …
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Do you want your dog to lead a long and active life? This means protecting your dog’s joints and minimizing risk factors for arthritis. But sadly wanting something isn’t the same as making it happen, and this is where knowing …
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Call it what you like: atopic dermatitis, allergic dermatitis, or an obsessively itchy dog; this condition is distressing for both dog and pet parent. Whilst there’s no cure for allergies in dogs, they can be controlled. This article explains how. …
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Does your dog suffer the misery of itchy skin? Indeed, it’s likely an itchy dog makes you miserable too because there is an unwritten rule that dogs are worst at 3am (because there’s nothing to distract them). As a pet …
It’s the weekend. Yeah! But oh no, you have a dog with an upset stomach. He seems well enough but what he’s producing is most unpleasant. You’re torn. The dog hates visiting the vets, plus sitting for an hour in …
Got a Dog with an Upset Stomach? Decision Making Time Read More »
Beating Boredom with Mental Stimulation for Dogs… Or, How to Make your Dog Happy! Does your dog: Chew the furniture Bark excessively Dig up the garden Generally behave badly? If you answered “Yes” to any one of the above, then …
Being a pet parent is a full-time job, especially when they are younger. A small puppy requires a lot of care and attention, much like a baby. You need to always ensure they are safe, happy and taken care of. …
Your Pup Swallowed a Tendon? Don’t Panic. Here’s How to Handle It Read More »
Does your dog skip or have trouble walking? From time to time does your dog skip on a back leg? Or perhaps they hop a few steps and then run perfectly fine. A common reason for this skipping gait is …
A Hop, Skip, & a Jump: Your Guide to Patellar Luxation in Dogs Read More »