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The Beauty Of Dog Boots

Boots for your dog – a few years ago this was unheard of. But recently and with the design of canine footwear becoming so advanced and easy to use more and more dogs and their owners are benefiting...

The Grass Guzzling Hound

Are you wondering why your dog is eating grass? Perhaps you are worried that something is wrong with your furry friend or are simply confused about his obsession with green shoots when out walking?Do...

How to go paddle boarding with your dog

This summer we are all desperate to get back out there exploring with our pups again. Paddle boarding seems to be the new trend, but can you go paddle boarding with your dog? Of course you can! Stand...

Cottage Holidays With Your Dog

When it comes to planning a holiday finding accommodation that welcomes the family dog is essential for many dog owners. Fortunately there are now an increasing numbers of holiday providers who off...

Hiking In Summer With Your Dog

Hiking with your dog can be the perfect outdoor activity, but there is plenty to consider before heading out on the trail. We are here to help make sure you're prepared for all weathers, unintended de...

Do Dog Cooling Products Actually Work?

When the weather starts to warm up, we start thinking about ways to keep our cool and avoid the very worst of the heat, and our dogs are no different! Dogs naturally find ways to reduce their body tem...

Bank Holiday Weekend With Your Dog

Things To Consider When Taking Your Dog on Holiday The Great British Summer is finally right around the corner. With those couple of sunny days in April already giving us a taste of what’s to come...

Plant Poisoning in Dogs

It is that time of year again where we can start to look forward to spending more time outdoors and for many of us that will mean spending time in our gardens tidying up flower beds and maybe adding s...

Weekend Warrior Syndrome

On any given Monday, vets’ waiting rooms up and down the country contain a liberal sprinkling of the latest victims of ‘weekend warrior syndrome’. Loosely put, it’s the tendency of dog owners to belie...

How to keep your dog cool in hot weather

A Cooling Jacket may be the answer! As summer is fast approaching, many dog owner’s thoughts begin turning to the challenges of the warmer weather and how to keep their dogs cool and co...

Plan your perfect dog days of Summer in our National Parks

In the UK, we are lucky to have as many as fifteen National Parks at our dog’s paws. From dramatic coastlines to breath-taking lochs, even towering forests harbouring tales of bygone eras – we can...

Dog Health - Preventing Heat Stroke

Most of us look forward to the sunny days and warm weather that summer brings but it can cause our canine companions to struggle, especially when exercising. Heatstroke can be a serious risk for...

Dogs and Hot Cars – Respecting the Heat

Never leave your dog alone in a car on a hot day. If you do see a dog in distress or left alone in a locked car in warm temperatures, dial 999 asap.  Most of us dog owners at some point have...