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How to brush a dog’s teeth, maybe something you have never thought to do or needed to do. But have you ever experienced the whiff of “dogbreath” during a snuggle with your dog. In some cases this can be a periodontal disease and just as it can in humans it can cause bad breath or […] More
Choosing the Best Dog Coats Best Dog Coats: There are so many options out there, so here’s a list of some Dog Coats that will keep your dog warm this winter. Warmth isn’t the only thing we look at but the waterproofing, and comfort – to ensure the dog has full range of motion while […] More
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Piqapoo – Bags your dog’s poo so you don’t have to If you’re a good dog owner you will know that at some point on your walk you are going to have to Piqapoo! These days could soon be coming to an end thanks to a crazy gadget from a new start up company Piqapoo […] More
What is xylitol? Xylitol is a substitute for sugar that is extremely toxic to dogs. Just a small amount can be enough to kill a dog. Xylitol can be used in toothpaste, mouthwash, sugar-free sweets and even peanut butter. Its worth checking any products that say “sugar free” or “no added sugar” as these often […] More
It’s safe to say the summer is probably over. The dark cold nights mean digging out the wellingtons and woolly jumpers, and of course the mucky dog. One person not to shy away from ‘mucky dogs’ is Emily Aylett, from Andover, who has recently launched her new dog grooming salon Green Lane Groomers. Green Lane Groomers: […] More
A Canine Obesity expert says that if the problem continues, as many as 1 in 20 dogs will be overweight within 10 years. A high percentage of dogs are affected by canine obesity that they are unable play and run for a few minutes. This will put them at a higher risk of developing canine diabetes, heart disease and even strokes or […] More
Dog Crate Crash Test: No responsible pet owner would ever think of putting their dogs life at Risk — we crash test kids car seats but what about dog crates. The Center for Pet Safety conducted a series of dog crate crash test’s to see how well a series of pet crates, carriers, seats and harnesses would keep […] More
Kids might prefer their pets to their siblings because they get more satisfaction out of their relationships with their pets than they do with their actual siblings. Are your kids constantly wearing you down It could be time to get a dog because kids might just prefer their pets to their siblings. A recent study […] More
A Green Puppy! A dog owner has received a bit of a shock after her Chocolate Labrador gave birth to a green puppy. Milly the Labrador had 1 girl and 4 male puppies in her first litter. The puppies gender wasn’t the only difference in these puppies because the single female puppy was in fact green! […] More
Alabama Rot appears again in UK: Another dog in the south west of England has fallen victim to the deadly flesh-eating disease Alabama Rot. Shepton Vets from Shepton Mallet have had confirmation this evening that the disease was the cause of death for this dog. The Alabama Rot disease results in the dog starting to […] More