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Lame Labrador

I have a four-year-old male Labrador who has just become lame on one of his back legs. It improved after a few days of...

Dog-friendly Easter eggs

Just because they can't have chocolate (see Chocs Away!), our dogs don't have to miss out on having yummy things to enjoy over the...

Preparing pets for a temperature drop

This morning (17 January) saw snow fall in many parts of the UK, and with temperatures forecasted to continue to drop, owners will need...

Finders keepers?

If I were to find a dog, I know I have to report it to the dog warden, but am I able to keep...

Whining on walks

We’ve recently rescued a 15-month-old Lurcher. His training in the house is going really well, but when being walked, he continuously whines and at...
Vegetables

More veggies

Q I want to introduce more vegetables to my dog’s diet. Which are the best ones to feed? John Burns advises... Most dogs can handle...

Ali Taylor’s top tips to keep pets safe this Bonfire Night

Fireworks season is an unnerving time for pets and their owners, so the Head of Canine Behaviour at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and...
Lurcher

“Does my dog have stomach pain?”

My Lurcher has been off his food for a couple of days. I feed him raw and he loves it but he's not been...

Exercise for an ageing dog

My Labrador is now 11 years old and is less able to run and exercise the way he used to back in the day....

Chocolate poisoning

A close friend of mine recently lost her small dog after it ate a whole bar of chocolate. I have four dogs and live...