All dog walkers should be aware of the dangers of a serious bacterial infection called Lyme disease, which is passed on by ticks to them and their dog. It can be a devastating disease, yet it can be easily treated if caught early. Dogs, cats and humans can all get...
Just like humans, it’s possible for pets to get diabetes. It can affect cats and dog and can show up in subtle ways so you need to be alert for symptoms. Diabetes tends to affect dogs and cats that are overweight. And just like people, pets can suffer from both...
Photo credit: Photo of Finn and PC Dave Wardell from www.finnslaw.com Finn’s Law From Saturday 8th June 2019, it is now a criminal offence to injure a police dog or horse. This is thanks to a campaign by an officer and his brave service dog, Finn. Closing a...
We all know there are many benefits of being a dog owner besides the comforting companionship that canines offer. In fact, the health benefits of having a dog are well documented – they can lower your stress and blood pressure levels, encourage exercise and improve...
There are over seven million dogs in the UK with the majority bought as family pets. Many families choose to get a dog when their children are young and most children gain hugely from this addition, developing responsibility, caring skills and a love of animals....
Bank holidays, half terms and the summer holidays often involve travel whether for a holiday, a trip to the beach or to a visit to friends and family. As humans we all know we need to wear our seatbelts in the car and that moving around and distracting the driver can...
Dogs can be unpredictable. They can suddenly run into the road if scared or dash across street if distracted by something on the other side. Additionally, being low to the ground means dogs are often out of the direct line of vision of drivers or cyclists. The result...
Essential preparation for your new puppy Getting a puppy is an exciting event. However, as any new parent knows there is a lot to consider when welcoming a new member into your household. Follow our top tips to help your puppy quickly settle into your family and to...
Owning a pet is one of life’s pleasures. However, for some people having a pet triggers allergic reactions that make it too difficult to have a pet in their household. Happily, there are things you can do to reduce the risk of animal’s triggering your asthma. Here we...
Exercising with your pet: benefits for the both of you It is a shocking statistic that over 60% of British people are obese. There have been many governmental efforts to tackle this growing and disturbing trend – from sugar taxes to food labelling initiatives. The...
