Bulldogs are known to be chubby, and they’re adorable. But, how big should they be? When do they reach that critical point where it’s unhealthy, and your Fido is actually overweight? What are the risks involved here? What happens when they’re too skinny? Are there types of bulldogs that are inherently skinny? Hang on, because …
Are you wondering why your dog growls when tired? Is it a sign of aggression? I brought my dog home when he was about 3 months old. He is, indeed, a bundle of joy. I like petting him whenever I get a chance, and that’s many times a day! But one thing that I did …
You think you’re doing your dog a favor by taking him to the groomer for a nice trim and there he is, all moping around and visibly unhappy. What can you do? First of all you need to know that there’s probably nothing seriously wrong with your beloved pet. These things happen and it might …
Do you have an intact female dog or live with one who is currently experiencing an unpleasant heat cycle? Being in heat can be a great source of discomfort and stress for female dogs, and it’s not unusual for them to get a little sick. Dogs in heat will likely vocalize more, cry a bit, …
2020 has been a difficult year for most of us but one of the upsides is that people have exercised more. Strava, the app that allows people to log their running, cycling or walking and share it with friends, noted that there was a 33% increase in activity levels. The number of outdoor walks that …
One of my best friends tells a funny story about a Spaniel that he had. One of the spaniel’s favourite party tricks was running up and down by their garden pond barking loudly whenever he spotted a frog. I don’t think that the dog ever caught a frog but it kept him very fit! But …
Calling all pizza fans out there. When you have your favourite takeaway pizza, do you suddenly find your dog sidling up to you at the table looking for a piece of pizza or some delicious garlic sauce? Or do you eat whilst on the sofa, making it even easier for your dog to “get involved”? …
My youngest Golden Retriever gets very excited by the sight of a squirrel in a tree and loves to chase them. Not that she has ever caught one because she hasn’t the raw speed or the prey drive. And I’m not convinced that if she did catch one, that she’d kill it. She is more …
Why do dogs eat flour? Some dogs flour just because it is there. Or just because it sits behind a cupboard door which is slightly ajar and their Mum and Dad have gone out. If scientists aren’t quite sure why dogs eat grass, then there definitely isn’t just one reason why a dog might eat …
There is nothing quite like the scent of one of those candles as you sit out on your patio or decking on a summer’s evening. And to think that the candles may help to protect you from some of those nasty flying and biting insects is an absolute bonus. Until you realise that your dog …
