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  Should My Dog Wear Sun Lotion?   During the hot summer months, most people stock up on sun lotion to protect against harmful UV rays – but what about your dog?  Should your dog wear sun [...]

Finding A Good Vet. Finding a good vet and building a good rapport with your key to getting the most appropriate treatment. At Holidays4Dogs, we always contact our carer’s local vet to [...]

Pet Custody in the UK.   The other day, I was talking to a neighbour about a friend of hers who had recently split up from his wife. It was a sad situation, made more difficult because there [...]

Canine Companionship for Older People.   It has long been recognised that dogs bring companionship to individuals, but they also bring people together. This is particularly important for [...]

Reasons to Choose a Rescue Dog.   Many of our Holidays4Dogs staff and carers have rescue dogs and, without doubt, they can be the most rewarding, loving dogs. There are still a lot of people [...]

Dogs Die In Hot Cars – Rise in Temperatures Marks Rise in Numbers of Dogs Left in Hot Cars. Most people know that dogs die in hot cars. However, despite years of campaigns from [...]

 ‘Pets for Life’ Campaign.   Sadly, there are many genuine situations where dog owners are forced to give up their pet. One of those situations is when older people need to move [...]

Reverse sneezing in Dogs. Some dogs have a condition which is commonly known as reverse sneezing. It’s scientific term is, paroxysmal respiration and, while it can look worrying, it is [...]

Breaking Up A Dog Fight Safely.   Thankfully, truly serious dog fights are a rarity. Nevertheless, when it does happen, it can be an unpleasant and scary situation to be in. This [...]

Puppy Training – How To Stop Biting And Nipping In Puppies. It’s perfectly natural for young puppies to investigate and explore the world around them using their mouths. Litter mates will [...]