Hazards and Poisons

Food For Thought – What’s The Best Diet For My Dog?   When it comes to deciding on an appropriate diet for your dog, the vast array of foods on the market may seem a little [...]

House and Garden Plants Harmful to Dogs.    This Holidays4Dogs article follows a request from one of our carers regarding house and garden plants harmful to dogs. Puppies, in particular, [...]

Can I Give My Dog a Piece of Wood to Chew?   A piece of 2 by 4, an old chair leg, or a fallen branch, are NOT good for dogs to chew on! Although dogs are often attracted to chewing wood [...]

First Aid For Dogs.   Dogs can suffer accidents or injury at any time, so it is important to feel confident and prepared in case of any emergency that may arise. In this Holidays4Dogs [...]

Pet Safe Natural Cleaning Around The Home.   Whether you have just one single pooch or multiple dogs – you’ll love these easy homemade natural cleaner recipes. Natural cleaners remove [...]

Are Dogs at Risk From Passive Smoke?   Everyone knows there are significant health risks from smoking – even inhaling smoke passively, can be bad for people. It can also have a [...]

 Lungworm In Dogs.   Lungworm is carried by hosts such as snails, slugs and in some cases, frogs.  There are several different types of lungworm but the type that generally infects dogs is [...]

The Dangers Of Antifreeze To Pets and Wildlife.    While it is lovely to experience some crisp, winter days – there is one thing pet owners need to be very aware of – Antifreeze. It’s a [...]

The Dangers of Dog Collars While researching a subject of interest for our Holidays4Dogs website readers, I sadly came across an article featured in the Metro about Rocco the Border Terrier. [...]

The Family Dog at Christmas   Christmas is just around the corner – where has this year gone!? Christmas trees will soon be up, decorations festooned and lots of merriment to be had [...]