James Grayston
Is your dog a thief? A sneaky raider of any item that has been left on a kitchen work surface? Years ago, one of my dogs used to put her front paws onto the kitchen counter and lick from the sugar bowl! Fortunately, it never seemed to do her much harm and it taught us …
Watching the body of your new puppy tremble every few seconds for some minutes or almost an hour is enough to scare any pet parent, especially if it’s your first furry baby. But just like we humans have hiccups, dogs have hiccups too. In fact, hiccups are a mammalian thing and every animal with a …
As a dog owner, one of the biggest concerns you can have revolves around unspoken health issues in your dog. Canines are amazing and intelligent creatures, yet they can be hurt through the most innocuous of means. Many times, though, illnesses and conditions that a dog can suffer from will stem from what they eat. …
Every dog owner has had to deal with bouts of diarrhea in their pets, which make their faithful furry companion miserable, not to mention all the mess. Before you have time to consider the causes, you need a quick remedy and this is where the pumpkin comes in. Here we’ll examine how much pumping should …
Going on a long journey with a dog is difficult enough but things get much more complicated when you are travelling with a puppy. And you can add another few layers of complexity when you are planning to drive a long distance with a puppy that you have just picked up from a breeder! It …
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Most puppies are looked after by their mother. But in some cases that isn’t always possible. Sometimes, mother’s tragically die in labour or soon after which means that you have a whole litter to feed. But at other times individual puppies might be rejected by their mother meaning that you will have to step in. …
Have you ever tried offering a raw bone to a dog who’s just had lunch? Chances are the dog will jump up and down to get to that bone. Not because he’s hungry, he’s not, but because it’s fun! And there’s that irresistible smell, obviously. Dogs love to chew, it’s a natural instinct for them …
Do you have a dog that seems to be looking at you a lot whilst out on a walk? Then try not to worry as there are plenty of reasons why your dog might be doing this. Most probably your dog is trying to communicate with you and read on to find out what they …
Sometimes it’s inexplicable, when your happy, friendly, and socialized dog suddenly starts acting afraid around other people. Or worse, if he acts afraid and nervous around your boyfriend. This can be a tricky problem because it’s safe to say that your boyfriend will probably be around a lot at your house, but you can’t let …
These are strange times that we live in or at least that is my excuse for focusing so much on the role that chicken has in causing or preventing diarrhea in our dogs! You can read about boiled chicken here and on another day I wrote about whether chicken broth needs to be diluted before …
