Posts Tagged ‘dogs’

Even elderly dogs need regular exercise It is well known that dogs age at different rates, and life expectancy can vary greatly depending on the size of your dog and their specific breed. Whilst even elderly dogs need regular exercise, there are several things to take into consideration when taking a senior for a walk. […]

Car safety Whilst out on the road, it is not uncommon to see a dog happily travelling along with their head out the window of a car, tongue wagging in the wind. But what many may not realise is that if your dog is not properly restrained whilst you are driving, then you are putting […]

We all want the best for our pets. And with dogs we know that this means regular exercise, a happy environment, and a healthy diet. But with so much choice available, it can be tough to know exactly what is best for your dog when it comes to buying them food. Fortunately, the team at […]

The seven year myth Understandably, many dog owners often wonder how old their dog would be if they aged at the same rate as a human. Are they still in their teenage years? Perhaps they are middle-aged? Or are they already an O.A.P? A very common myth is that one dog year is equal to […]

Fireworks fears As I have written about on this blog before, the fireworks season around October and November can be extremely stressful for pets. Much as we may enjoy the spectacular fireworks displays, the flashes and bangs can cause a huge amount of anxiety for a confused pet. With fireworks night just around the corner, […]

Now the Autumn weather has finally set in I am sure like myself many have turned on their central heating. However, with central heating comes the problem that so many of us pet owners hate… fleas! Did you know that the fleas on your pet represent only about 5% of the flea population? The other […]

Firework fear – it may be more common than you think! As much as we enjoy watching fireworks and screaming at the loud bangs that follow sadly for many this can mean a time of upset and anxiety. In some areas firework night is not just a one-night affair anymore, it can start a few […]

As you can imagine in my job I see a lot of dogs of all shapes and sizes, colours and breeds. I am often asked ‘What is your favourite breed of dog?’ This I always find a hard one as I suppose its a bit like that cliche of ‘what shall we name our children?’ […]

One of the most common behaviour issues that dog owners seek help for is separation anxiety problems. When working in veterinary practice we are often told by an anxious owner that their dog doesn’t like to be left and its then quite obvious once the dog is taken away from the owner. However there are […]

The UK is known for being a nation of animal lovers and so it is not surprising that a 2015 Pet Population Report estimated almost half of UK households own a pet giving a total of approximately 58 million pets. I feel that owning a pet (or in my case plural , 3 x cats […]