Are chestnuts safe for dogs?
It’s coming up to sweet chestnut season again and the woods where I walk my dog are abundant with them. My dog loves eating...
Broken dewclaw
Tansy, my retired racing Greyhound, has broken the dewclaw on one of her front legs while out on a walk. It has stopped bleeding,...
“My dog smells of popcorn!”
You might think I’m crazy, but my dog smells of popcorn and I want to know why. I’m not the only person in the...
Are drying cabinets safe?
What are your views on drying cabinets? I’ve read some awful stories in the media. How should they be used, and are they suitable...
Dog food types explained
I have recently rescued a six-year-old Labrador called Barney and I am seeking some guidance on what to feed him. I last had a...
“Help, our puppy barks at children”
We own a delightful five-month-old Pomeranian puppy, who has taken to being nervous about children in the park where we regularly walk. He will...
Building a doggy den for firework season
Dogs Trust is urging owners to be prepared for firework season to help their pets cope with the stress of booms and bangs.
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Dogs and pregnancy
If your dog falls pregnant either intentionally or unintentionally, you might be wondering how long she will stay pregnant and what you can do...
“Is it OK that I’ve never bathed my dog?”
My short-haired dog is coming up for four years old and I must confess that I have never bathed her. Mud just seems...
“My dog won’t wee on walks”
“My dog won’t wee on walks”
I’ve recently rescued a Border Collie bitch who won’t go to the toilet when we’re out. She’s only five...
