Pet Care Advice

Here you can find a wealth of resources relating to the care of your pet.

Dogs get SAD too

If you're struggling with the winter weather, you may not be the only one. Animal experts say Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or 'winter depression'...

“Do dogs feel resentment?”

My dog gives me a withering look when I take his ball away after I decide the game is over and if I tell...

Samoyed coat care

My husband and I have been on a waiting list for a Samoyed from a reputable breeder for a long time and finally have...

12 Christmas tips

CHARITY PDSA has put together 12 festive safety tips to make pet welfare a top priority this Christmas. PDSA sees hundreds of animals each...
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Autumn dangers

With Autumn at the doorstep, dog owners can stop worrying about the dangers that come with warm and hot weather, such as heat strokes, toxic...

To Spay or Not to Spay, That is the Question

Background Information: Of the surgical gonadectomy methods, the traditional method of spay is the ovariohysterectomy in which the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the uterus are...

Five signs your dog has dry eye

Dry eye, or Keratocnojunctivitis sicca, is one of the most common eye problems for dogs, and understanding the symptoms for this painful condition can help...

My old terrier has a bad back

My little old terrier seems to have a bad back. At times he finds it difficult to jump up and is quite hunched. Do...
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Top tips for holidaying with your dog

For many pet owners their four-legged friend is part of the family and that includes when it comes to going on holiday. It’s never...
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“Is my dog overweight?”

I’ve been hearing a lot about the high rate of pet obesity and I wondered if my own dog is overweight. She is a...