With the summer weather heating up, it’s definitely the season for ice cream and lollies. But have you thought about including your four-legged friend in this summer indulgence? While some dogs enjoy the odd bit of dairy, this is not a healthy foodstuff for our canine friends except in small quantities. However, there are many ice lollies that are safe …
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Everyone knows what a Dalmatian looks like: these iconic dogs that once ran in front of horse-drawn fire engines to clear a path are now renowned for being part of the Disney film 101 Dalmatians and spin-off shows. One key characteristic of the breed, besides their spots, is their uric acid development. There are two types of Dalmatian: LUA (Low …
Pets are expensive. It is a fact that feeding, housing and looking after a pet can get very expensive very fast. At the low end, it costs around £100 per month for a dog, but at the high end, it can cost up to £500 per month especially if your pooch goes to doggie daycare. So, we had a chat …
According to a study published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice in conjunction with the Royal Veterinary College, the eight dog breeds which have higher odds of being overweight or obese are: Pugs Beagles Golden Retrievers English Springer Spaniels Border Terriers Labrador Retrievers Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Cocker Spaniels It’s worth noting that there are a number of other factors …
Nowadays there is a huge range of dog food brands it is difficult to know what brand is right for your dog and what brands to avoid. In fact, some recommend that you change the main protein in your dog’s diet every few days! With so many brands to compare it can be confusing to know what to look out …