3 minute read Initially, I wanted to write a Pros & Cons list on spaying or neutering your dog. And when I sat down to write this article, I thought it was going to be a simple case of researching scientific papers, then writing an unbiased analysis of my findings. I quickly realised this topic is far from […]
Why You Should Look After Your Dog’s Teeth & Gums
4 minute read Did you know that… Gum disease is the most common problem that affects a dog’s mouth 80% of dogs suffer a stage of gum disease before they are 3 years old Gum disease is five times more common in dogs than humans The reason gum disease is so prevalent in dogs is for the simple […]
How Dogs Improve Our Wellbeing
2 minute read Dogs improve our human experience. Fact. They do it in so many ways, and it’s only when you spend time with these marvellous animals that you discover how much they have the ability to lift us up and improve our wellbeing. And let’s face it, we could all do with a lift in today’s world! […]
The 4 Life Stages of Your Dog
6 minute read When will he stop chewing my slippers? What age should training begin? How do I know when to change his diet? How much exercise should he be getting now he’s older… … the life of a doggie parent is full of questions. Because, just like raising a little human, dogs go through a range of […]
Why Do Dogs Pant?
5 minute read “Auntie Sarah, why do dogs pant?” A question recently posed to me by my beaut of an eight year old niece, Izzy. So I explained that they pant as a way to regulate their body temperature, since they don’t sweat like we do. They have a small number of sweat glands on their paws, but […]
Does Your Dog Have Anxiety?
5 minute read Fearful of people or other dogs, hiding under tables, behind sofas, shying away when anyone gets to close, tucking his tail between his legs, whining, shaking, destructive behaviour… All of these are classic signs of anxiety in your dog. But they don’t necessarily mean that your dog suffers from anxiety. We all get anxious from […]
