All About Dogs

Many of us know or have read that chocolate is poisonous to dogs, cats, rabbits, and many other small animals, but what exactly makes it toxic and how does it affect their central nervous system which makes it so dangerous? To find this information I went in search of toxicology reports, looking for the WHY???

Now the clocks have gone back to signal the end of British Summer Time (BST),  you will likely notice a change in your dog's coat around this time but may not link the two things together. Surprisingly, although just a 60 minute change it can have an effect.

How? 

Hair growth is controlled by three things

• Daylight
• Temperature
• Hormones

These three things are connected to the absence or presence of daylight.

Flea treatments are readily available coupled with good advice from many pet professional, you would think eliminating them should be easy, BUT they are sneaky suckers, fast, small, agile with many evasive moves and a life cycle that would make Houdini proud. Once our pets get fleas even a committed course of action can still be frustratingly lacking in our quest to rid our lives of them.

Down time with your 4-legged friend over the summer, to me is one of the best benefits about being a dog owner. My dear, dear working Cocker Lily w...

Who doesn't love a noses damp nose?

Read why a damp nose is so important for a happy dog.

Were you one of the many thousands who watched or attended Crufts dog show? Whilst busily admiring those shining, flowing coats perhaps you were thinking how your hound might measure up? Let's get down to the nitty gritty of making brushing a show stopping success.

5 minute read.

It’s that time of year where we set new year’s resolutions and plan for the year ahead; the excitement of a ‘clean slate’ awaits us. Perhaps this y...

If you are thinking about becoming a dog owner for the first time - here's 6 key legal responsibilities you will have as an owner.  Becoming a resp...