James Grayston If your pet has a habit of removing chewing gum from your trash bins, stealing packets from countertops, or if you have been in the habit of sharing gum with your pet, you need to know about Xylitol. This ingredient will be one of the first things that you will need to check if your …
Dogs are very naughty; all it takes is a little moment of inattention and they will swallow whatever is in front of them. The owner should never leave chocolate, edibles, or other potentially harmful items around dogs or in areas where they can get to them. But even the best of us make mistakes like …
Your pup suffers from severe allergies, and the poor fur kid is itching like mad. You take him to the vet, who runs a bunch of tests, pokes, and prods. His mutterings are accentuated by the occasional “hmmm” and “I see.” Finally, he looks up from your pup, takes a deep breath, and breaks the …
Our dogs are endlessly fascinating creatures who engage in a wide variety of behaviours and play which can be incredibly entertaining, fascinating, and sometimes worrying. I have written an article that discusses why dogs spin in circles whilst sitting on their bottom but in this article I want to look at why dogs spin in …
Dogs eat a lot of random things, from grass to your homework. But what if your dog ate a rock? And especially, what if your small puppy ate a rock? You would understandably be worried because rocks are extremely hard and rough. Puppies eating rocks can cause a slew of issues, from choking to intestinal …
8 weeks is a very key time for a puppy. It’s the age they mature and leave their mother and littermates behind to go to a new home. It’s at this point they’re weaned off their mother’s milk to eat solid food for the first time. It’s well known that dogs love chewing raw bones. …
We all know roughly the type of foods that are safe for our dogs. Whether they enjoy nibbling on a cube of cheese or wolfing down a leftover Sunday dinner, you generally know how to play it safe with your pooch. But what about those foods that don’t come up for discussion? And what if …
If you’re like most dog owners, you probably love giving your furry friend a good home-cooked meal. But can dogs eat smoked mackerel? What about other types of fish? In this article, we will explore the benefits and dangers of feeding your dog fish and provide a guide to some safe and healthy fish recipes …
Are your dog’s back legs weak after a seizure? Suffering a seizure can be very frightening for our furry friends, but so too for their owners. If it’s the first time it’s impossible not to experience panic and distress, wondering how long the seizure will last, what caused it and what the after-effects will be. …
All of us know at least one big, black, brown or white dog. If you’ve ever met one, how can you forget them? They require mountains of dog food every week and climb up to head height to give massive, furry cuddles. Whilst big dogs are endlessly loveable, they do come with increased health hazards. …
