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How dogs are proving they are truly man’s best friends.
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...
Everything you need to know if your dog is hit by a car
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...
Is it Safe for People with Asthma to Own Pets?
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 animals triggering your asthma. Here we...
Mutual Benefits of Exercising with your Pet
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...
How owners can help make their pet’s medicine easier to swallow
Giving medication to your dog – what owners need to know to help administer their pet’s medicine. Whether your pet is on long-term prescribed veterinary medication or a short course of pills, it is good to know how to best present medication to your pet to make it...
What to do if your dog is choking?
Any pet owner will identify with the heart stopping moment when you think your dog is choking. Unfortunately, it can be an all too common occurrence for dog owners. This is because dogs are inquisitive creatures and will often chew on anything they can get hold of:...
The severe dangers of smoking around your dog
Research suggests that family pets are suffering and put at risk by smokers’ nicotine and smoke inhalation. It appears that animals inhale more smoke than humans, and digest nicotine deposits when licking their fur. Pets often snuggle up to their owners when...
The hidden dangers in your garden for your dog
Spring offers you and your pet the perfect opportunity to get outside in the garden and enjoy nature. Spring is also the perfect time for planting bulbs and plants. However, be aware there are many natural dangers in the domestic garden that could prove fatal to your...