Dogs

General Dog Care Guide: Everything You Need to Know for Your Furry Friend

Taking care of a dog involves more than just providing food and shelter—it’s about creating an environment where your pet can thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally. From establishing a daily exercise routine to maintaining a clean, safe living space, each aspect of dog care contributes to your pet’s overall well-being. Ensuring your dog receives proper nutrition, preventive health care, and...

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10 expert tips to improve you and your pets wellbeing on walks

TURNING YOUR DAILY DOG WALKS INTO PART OF YOU AND YOUR PETS WELLBEING ROUTINE

Walkies and workouts: expert shares top tips how to make winter walks more fun for you and your pet

It can often be easy to forget about all the health and social benefits dog owners reap from walking their furry companions regularly. A regular walk is not only vitally important for your pet's health but is...

Three in 10 pet owners feed their dogs toxic foods

Canine Cottages has teamed up with an expert to uncover toxic foods that Brits may be feeding their dogs, with advice on what to do if your pet consumes toxic treats
Nearly 30% of pooch parents admit to feeding their pet something toxic without knowing
Interactive tool showcases the effects of these toxic foods on our dog's bodies

Nearly three in 10...

How to keep you and your dog safe during a winter walk

January is Walk your Dog Month giving you the perfect opportunity to get moving and kickstart your healthy new year's resolutions with more exercise and fresh air.

Walking your dog during winter can present all sorts of hazards for both you and your pup. Whether you walk early in the morning or later in the evening, it's probably dark or dusk.

That's why we've asked the team at tails...

Top tips for taking your dog out to Brunch with friends

There's no doubt that we have an unwavering love for our four-legged friends, with the UK dog population reaching an estimated 12 million in 2021. But just how socially acceptable is it to bring our canine companions with us to a brunch reservation with friends or family members rather than leaving them at home on the weekend?

More often than not, we are inseparable from our furry...

Do dogs need boots for the snow? Vet uncovers the truth…

Dog owners may be wondering whether their dog needs boots to protect their paws from snow and ice, as well as other hazards such as road salt during the chiller winter months.

Head Vet at tails.com Sean McCormack is advising dog owners to use alternative methods of protecting their pets paw pads, as this trending product can cause discomfort.

Please find the...

8 Most Common Skin Problems in Dogs and How to Treat Them

From redness to hair loss, here's how to recognise the signs of common issues like ringworm, parasitic infection and allergies so you can treat the issue quickly.

There are multiple skin problems that your pup is likely to encounter in its lifetime. When left untreated they can decrease their quality of life - so it's important to recognise what they are, how to spot them and how to...

New offence to tackle dog theft moves step closer

Government announces plans to bring forward a new criminal offence for pet abduction in Kept Animals Bill
People who abduct dogs will face up to five years in prison, reflecting the emotional distress caused to both the owner and the dog
Today's announcement makes up part of the Government's response to the recommendations of the Pet Theft Taskforce

New experiment proves that dogs are good for our health!

Greeting card marketplace, thortful.com, studied the effects dogs have on humans by using heart-rate trackers, sleep quality scores, and body temperature data
Stroking your dog for ten minutes can improve your sleep by 32% and can reduce your body temperature by 1℃
Dr. Marsha Chinichian, Chief Science Officer of Mindshine explains how petting a dog can improve your

Expert Tips to Keep Your Dog Happy At Christmas

Christmas should be a fun time for all of the family to relax and be merry but with all the excitement and novelty that the festive season brings, how can we make sure our dogs are enjoying it as much as we are?

Christmas is a magical time for the whole family but it can so often become a somewhat manic time full of novelty, changes of routine, fireworks and endless visits from friends and...

The five best Twixmassy dog walks in the UK

After Christmas is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a good old-fashioned dog walk with the family to walk off some of the Christmas dinners, just remember to wrap up warm and bring some delicious hot chocolate.

There are so many amazing dog walks available right on our doorstep, and below, Shannon Keary, Digital PR Manager at Canine Cottages , reveals the five best dog walks in the...

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