Health & Wellbeing

The Peanut Butter Ingredient That Is Harmful For Your Dog

Most dogs love peanut butter. As soon as we take the jar out of the cupboard the office dogs come running, and stare longingly until we finally succumb and feed them a spoonful. No one really knows why they’re so obsessed, but the fact that they spend the next hour frantically licking their lips suggests that the subsequent hours of pleasure have something to do with it…Whilst the majority of peanut butter available is perfectly dog-friendly, some brands have started to use a sweetener that may prove harmful to your dog’s health.

How To Prepare For A Flea Free Summer

Unfortunately, fleas have evolved in such a way that there is no one product that can kill them at all stages of their life cycle. This means that it requires a a strong understanding of each stage to deal with the problem efficiently.

Garden Dangers For Pets: Poisonous Plants

Some of the most common plants in the UK are known to be toxic to our pets, meaning that we can often be unknowingly placing them in danger. Here are some of the most common plants in UK gardens that are known to be poisonous:

Does your dog really need to wear a coat this winter?

It’s getting a little chilly out there, you’ve probably put your heating on at home already and pulled your scarf and hat out of the cupboard, but does this mean you need to get your dog a coat too? There’s mixed opinions about dogs in clothes – those that think it’s cute and that the dog actually enjoys it or needs it and those that think it’s borderline cruelty.

Doggie Treats – What they can and cannot eat

Those who own dogs, work with dogs, or even know a dog, will have noticed that they eat pretty much anything they can get their paws on, and that they seem constantly hungry. Those people will also know that the food typically found in a doggie bowl is rather unappealing. It’s completely natural to want to treat your dog every so often, whether that be with the leftovers from your plate after dinner, or with a tasty treat cooked up especially for your furry pal. But have you ever wondered whether or not these delicious ”treats” are any good for them?

Our Guide To Travelling With Your Dog

Now that summer’s in full swing, all we want to do is be outdoors and make the most of the glorious weather (while it lasts…). What Could Be Better Than A Summer Road Trip? you ask – a summer road trip with your dog, of course!

Garden Dangers For Pets: Poisons And Hazards To Look Out For

Now that winter’s finally over, we’re all ready to make the most of the summer and lap up the sun (while it lasts). For many of us, that means prepping our garden for summer soirees and weekend barbecues, and giving the place a general spruce up. And, while we try to make our gardens look the best that they possibly can, there comes with it a risk to our pets that we may not consider.

Is it really a hazard to throw sticks for your dog…?!

It is true that 1000’s of dogs all over the world catch and fetch sticks with no issues but, in the last few years, vets from all over the world have been warning pet owners of the very serious dangers that throwing sticks brings. Reports of dogs becoming impaled, abcessed or bleeding critically are becoming more and more common.

The Perfect Dog Friendly Picnic

As much as we love having them around, dogs can be a bit of a nuisance at a picnic – especially the greedy ones! Done right, it works great, but without planning it can easily be a recipe for disaster. In honour of #NationalPicnicWeek, here’s our guide to the best dog friendly picnic.