Taking the dog out for his daily exercise is not always a ‘walk in the park’ what with dodging fox poo, swerving discarded takeaways or avoiding a bark off with an angry dog. But what about the dangers you can’t see such as ticks – those vicious blood-sucking parasites! Are you clued up on ticks and their risks? Would you recognise the problem if your dog caught them? Is your dog protected against them? If you answer no to one or all of the above then keep reading …
Today sees the start of Pet Theft Awareness Week. With increasing reports of dogs being stolen, snatched at knifepoint or kidnapped filtering through on our social media feeds and in the papers, there’s never been a better time to sit up, pay attention and get behind a campaign, which is pushing for stronger sentences for anyone involved in pet theft, and to encourage owners to take preventative measures to protect their pet.
The Green Interactive Feeder from Company Of Animals was one of our finds at last year's Discover Dogs, and we immediately bought into its ability to mentally stimulate your dog.
Take one stocking – and not just any old stocking, a beautiful luxury one by Mutts & Hounds. Then fill generously with goodies to delight your four-legged bestie such as ...
In case you didn’t know, I don’t actually own a dog right now. Coming from someone who writes a blog about dogs, I appreciate that this may seem somewhat crazy. Due to personal circumstances I shan’t bore you with, I’ve lived a dog-less adult life so the blog has been my outlet for my love of man’s best friend.
As Organic Month continues, we spotlight ScruffyChops fur-care, a natural mineral range of dog shampoos and a conditioner to complement. Created by a pair of dog-owning pals, one of which happens to be the brains behind human hair care brand Fish, ScruffyChops came to fruition when one of the pair's dogs Cooper was having a few skin issues.
At the London Pet Show earlier this year we met with Alison Daniel, Co Founder and Pet Nutritionist for Din Dins - a company which specialises in natural pet nutrition for dogs and cats. Their philosophy is simple: you are what you eat, and the same goes for your dog.
Trendy Pooches Dog Grooming Salon and Spa in the Wirral is home to the K9000 - the UK’s first 24-hour coin operated, self-service dog wash. Already massively popular in the States, the K9000 Dog Wash caught the eye of entrepreneurial salon owner Glynis Stewart, who quickly spotted its' potential appeal for both her local clientele and passing trade, who flock to the area to enjoy dog walks along the nearby rural beach.
