There are thousands of ailments a dog can get, and sadly there is no NHS for pets. This is why you really need to invest in some dog insurance if you haven’t done so already. If you love your dog then you don’t want to have to answer that vet bill with the answer “no” do you? Read more…
Grooming your dog is an essential part of ownership and it has a surprising number of benefits. When you read this post you’ll get a few ideas about what to do when you groom your dog, when to groom your dog and why… Read more…
Well if you’ve read my previous post about fleas then you have no doubt taken it upon yourself to protect your dog from those nasty little devils; and if you haven’t then you’re probably one of those ignorant people who think that their pet doesn’t ever get fleas; here’s a little tip for you if you’re one of those, wake up and realise that all dogs carry fleas if they’re not treated, it’s part of life… Read more…
Do you know how far a flea can jump? Do you know that some of them can live on humans? Do you know that they can hatch their eggs long after you’ve got rid of the actual fleas? Are you itching already becuase of reading this post? I am, and i’m trying to help you avoid all these things… Read more…
I wrote a post a few days ago about the hot weather being bad for your dog. It included things like grooming, drinking lots of water and seeking shade whenever possible. However there are other things that can become a problem now that the warm weather is here… Read more…
When the summer months start pushing down upon us, and we get the type of heat in the middle of the day that you’d expect to see on the Costa Del Sol, spare a thought for all the dogs out there and remember that they’re still wearing their coat… Read more…
There is a lot to be said for pet insurance folks, and you would do well to get some. I’ve owned puppies before and as well as needing house insurance due to the damage they can cause, it’s a good idea to consider the ailments they can end up with… Read more…
That is the question. This is an ongoing problem and it is entirely dependent on your breed of dog and how well it handles the digestive process. I’ve had both types of dog and what works on one will not necessarily work on the other; it is literally a case of trial and error… Read more…
Whenever i encounter someone who says that years ago people never thought about brushing their dog’s teeth, and wild dogs don’t need their teeth brushing i am always amazed at their ignorance… Read more…
This isn’t an easy post to write, believe me, but i am constantly looking for ways to ease your dog’s anxieties and pains so i though i’d give it a try. There is little to compete with the fact that many dogs will associate their friendly vet with the fact that their testicles have been removed when they leave the place, but you can put your dog at ease a little more with a bit of work… Read more…