Ear Cropping In Dogs I have to admit that I have only recently become aware of the bizarre and cruel practice of ear cropping in dogs. I couldn't think of a single reason why anyone would perform this procedure and when I looked into it further I found that it is banned in many countries.... Continue Reading →
Glucosamine For Senior Dogs – Product Review
Glucosamine For Senior Dogs I've often talked about my dog Holly on this blog. She's a cross between a Shih tzu and Chihuahua and was seventeen years old in December 2019. Holly has been extremely lucky healthwise. Apart from some sight and hearing loss she has always remained incredibly fit and well. Then in... Continue Reading →
Puppy Shortage and Price Rises Since Coronavirus Crisis
Puppy Shortage & Price Rises Since Coronavirus Crisis One of the most surprising outcomes of the Coronavirus lockdown is that we now face a puppy shortage here in the UK. I was initially worried that puppies born in lockdown could not be sold due to social distancing restrictions and hoped that breeders would stop mating... Continue Reading →
Apple Cider Vinegar for Dogs – Natural Health Remedy
Apple Cider Vinegar for Dogs At a time when we are all looking for natural remedies for our dogs, I wanted to share some helpful advice about the therapeutic properties of Apple Cider Vinegar. There is a lot of information available about Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) and how it can help people. However, it is... Continue Reading →
Acquiring A Puppy In Lockdown – Essential Advice
Acquiring A Puppy In Lockdown What You Need To Know Since the UK government has introduced social distancing it has become almost impossible to acquire a puppy in lockdown. People who have made arrangements to collect puppies from a breeder or go to a rescue centre have had their plans shelved for the time being.... Continue Reading →
Bone Broth For Sick Dogs- Simple Recipe
Bone Broth For Sick Dogs It's so worrying when a dog stops eating and especially if he stops drinking too. This really simple recipe is a great way to get some hydration and nutrition into a dog who is recovering from surgery or illness. Of course, the dog needs to be vet checked first to... Continue Reading →
10 Autumn Dangers For Dogs
10 Autumn Dangers For Dogs With Halloween approaching and Guy Fawkes just around the corner, it's so important to keep your dogs safe. This post covers all the Autumn dangers for dogs (or Fall for overseas readers). Â We take a look at some of the dangers around at this time of year, and how we... Continue Reading →
Help With An Emotionally Shut Down Dog
Help With An Emotionally Shut Down Dog The dog rescue world often comes across dogs who have emotionally shut down. It is hard to observe and takes time and patience to get these poor dogs to start interacting again. Here we will take a look at why this happens and how to get a dog who... Continue Reading →
How To Make A Dog’s Coat Shine
How To Make A Dog's Coat Shine I love to see a dog with a glossy, shiny coat. I think it's a sign that the dog is healthy and well cared for. Here is a list of the best ways to achieve this :  Nutrition  1. A Good Quality Feeding Programme literally shines out from... Continue Reading →
What Is Heat Stroke in Dogs?
Heat Stroke in Dogs Symptoms and Prevention When outside temperatures are high it is important to keep a watchful eye on our dogs. This includes looking out for the symptoms of heat stroke in dogs and also ways to prevent it. When we feel hot and sticky just imagine how it feels to be wearing... Continue Reading →