Giving a Pill the EASY way
Giving a Pill or bandaging a wriggly furball can be tricky! This weekend we were training in Horsham. A beautiful day meant as we set up, we had the doors open […]
Popcorn Paws!
Does your dog have Popcorn Paws? or Frito Feet? or Dorito Digits???? If you’re a dog owner, you’ll instinctively know that smell of corn chips or cheesy Doritos, and for […]
Harnesses
Walking your dog on a harness has many benefits and maybe now is the time to consider getting one. In the “old days” we used to use check or choke […]
GAMES TO PLAY when it’s hot or you can’t get out to walk
** GAMES ** Personally, I walk my dogs every day hail, rain or shine. But there are occasions when you’d normally be out with your dog, that doing so is […]
Lungworm Area locator
I’m sure you’ve seen adverts for lungworm treatments at your vets, on the TV or maybe at your doggy day care facility, but many people have said they don’t really know […]
Cracked or Dry Nose
So far as your dog is concerned, his nose is his most important organ. When it is dry, cracked or damaged in any way, that’s a big deal. We often […]
Canine Autism
CANINE AUTISM – is it a real thing? Am I making it up? Have I lost the plot? Autism in humans is something I’m sure you’ve heard of . It’s […]
Nettle Stings – treatment
TREATMENT FOR NETTLE STINGS We have covered various allergic reactions in previous blogs including bees, wasps, toads and caterpillars. Don’t forget that when Spring has sprung and new growth […]
Bloat – Did we tempt fate?
So having posted about bloat again just this last week, last night I actually thought we had tempted fate. Axl was NOT a happy bunny. Some three hours after his […]
Colitis in dogs
Colitis is really uncomfortable and unpleasant – and it doesn’t just affect us humans. Your dog can suffer with this too and it has many causes. So, what actually is […]
Fireworks! – Rhodes 2 Safety
Tonight and throughout this weekend we are more than likely going to be having more fireworks to contend with. There are steps you can take to try to make the […]
Canine Lymphoma – a new report is out
Canine Lymphoma is one of the most common forms of cancer experienced by our canine companions – its very aggressive and has a poor prognosis. Nothing strikes fear into our hearts quite […]
Zoopharmacognosy
Zoopharmacognosy – wow, that’s a big word but what the heck does it mean? Well, in simple terms, Zoopharmacognosy is a behaviour in which non-human animals self-medicate by selecting, inhaling, eating […]
Bloat (acu-point)
Any dog can be susceptible to bloat (also known as torsion or GDV) but it is especially prevalent if you have a deeper chested breed such as a Ridgeback, Great […]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AXL
Today is Axl’s 9th birthday. Still going strong and fit as a butcher’s dog (who, incidentally, I bet he wishes he was!) Still teaching hundreds of students each year throughout […]
Blue Green Algae Confirmation
Just to let you know, if you walk your dogs in/around Welton Waters near Brough, East Yorkshire, that there has been confirmation of a serious Blue Green Algae bloom in […]
Which Fruits are Safe To Eat?
A lot of dog’s really do like the odd piece of fruit. They enjoy a taste of something sweet from time to time, just as we do. When it’s hot, […]
Canine Tip of the Day: Filing Nails – get the dog to do it!
We mentioned yesterday about clipping claws. I posted a super little article all about how to do it, why we need to, which tools to use etc etc. That said, there […]
Canine Tip of the Day: Swallowing Glass/Sharp Objects
So you’re just starting to cook supper and as you take a glass bowl from the fridge, it slips through your fingers and shatters all over your kitchen floor. The […]
Eye Testing (Crufts)
Health Testing is an important part of being a responsible breeder but it’s also a good thing to consider just so you know what could possibly lie ahead for your […]