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  Dog Walking Safety At Holidays4Dogs   Off-lead walking is one aspect of responsible dog ownership, but many people still allow their dogs to run wild, disturbing nesting birds, [...]

The Dog Crate Debate.   There is much debate and controversy over crating dogs – and for good reason. The dog crate is one piece of equipment often inappropriately and over- used. [...]

Why is My Dog Limping?    It can be quite worrying for dog owners when they witness their dog limping. There are many reason why dogs might be reluctant to put weight on one, or more feet, [...]

How Is The XL Bully Ban Going?   Since the 1st of February 2024, it has been a criminal offence to own an XL bully without an exemption certificate. In order to acquire a certificate, owners [...]

Tips To Keep Your Dog Cool In Summer.   During the height of summer dogs can become uncomfortably hot, just like we do. Dogs can suffer from heatstroke in similar ways too, so it’s [...]

Dogs and the Dangers of Xylitol   There are quite a few things that dogs just shouldn’t have, including some well known foods such as, chocolate or raisins. However, there is another, lesser [...]

Blue-Green Algae And The Danger to Dogs.   Many people may have heard of the dangers of blue-green algae which appears in puddles, ponds, lakes and rivers at certain times of the year. But, [...]

  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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]