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Why Does My Dog Have Diarrhoea?

In the final instalment from leading Vet Dr Graham Swinney,  the canine health expert explores what may be causing your dog to be feeling very unwell. Diarrhoea can be one of those things that is rather concerning to you as a pet owner. There is the worry that it may mean that your pet is unwell, […] Continue reading Why Does My Dog Have Diarrhoea?

When It Is Appropriate to Carry Your Pup

There are some dog owners who do not allow their pup’s paws, especially the tiny breeds, to touch the ground. Thus, these dog owners carry their dog anywhere, everywhere. When this is not a bad idea to carry your dog as needed –like avoiding the mud before getting into your car or after taking a […] Continue reading When It Is Appropriate to Carry Your Pup

Do Dogs Like to be Hugged?

As dog owners, hugging our fur-child is just one of the many ways you can show affection to your pet. In turn, this hug makes a dog owner feel happy and relaxed. Have you ever considered the dog’s own sense of comfort and relaxation? As dog owners, we need to understand the science of why dogs actually do […] Continue reading Do Dogs Like to be Hugged?

How to break up a dog in a fight?

There are many unavoidable scenarios wherein your dog can get into fight with other dogs. As an owner, you want to protect your dog and get him out of the fight as soon as possible. However in doing that, you should also know how to protect yourself from being bitten. You must be asking by […] Continue reading How to break up a dog in a fight?

Why Is My Dog Vomiting?

-By Dr Graham Swinney No-one likes to see their dog vomit for a number of reasons. Firstly there is the concern of whether it means there is something wrong with them. Secondly it means you have a potentially unpleasant mess to clean up. Therefore we all like to have it sorted out quickly – what […] Continue reading Why Is My Dog Vomiting?

My Dog Is Peeing In The House

-By Dr Graham Swinney When your dog starts to have urinary accidents in the house it can be very difficult to know what is causing it. There are a number of potential causes for signs such as these, and the management of such conditions can be very different. Could there be a urinary tract infection […] Continue reading My Dog Is Peeing In The House

What No One Tells You about Dog Treats

Any dog owner would feel and think that giving dog treats is one of the great ways to show that their pet is loved and pampered. Whilst we know that you only want the best for your pup, here are 3 facts that would make you cringe about these doggy treats. Obesity Commercial treats are […] Continue reading What No One Tells You about Dog Treats

7 Myths About Dog Training

There are so many myths out there about dog training that we decided to share 7 of the big ones with you. We’ve also included some tips so hopefully you can learn a thing or two along the way! 1. A dog who doesn’t learn fast or doesn’t learn at all is either stupid, stubborn or […] Continue reading 7 Myths About Dog Training

Training Tips by Dr Marie Rowe

by Dr Marie Rowe 20th June 2016 Getting your dog’s attention in all circumstances is the first, and possibly the most important thing to teach your dog. Learning to immediately look at you when called could well save her life, so let’s make paying attention worthwhile for her. Begin at home. Each morning, fill a […] Continue reading Training Tips by Dr Marie Rowe

Greyhounds – The Perfect Pet

-by Rebecca Page For years I had been hinting at my husband that we needed a dog, but I was always met with common sense reasons why it wasn’t practical. Our yard was too small, it would be cruel to leave a dog at home while we were at work five days a week, or […] Continue reading Greyhounds – The Perfect Pet