Dogs

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Storm Scared? Expert Tips to Keep Your Dog Calm During Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms and heavy rain are set to hit parts of the UK, bringing a soggy end to summer and a noticeable drop in temperatures.

While the downpours may come as a welcome relief after the warmer weather, the loud cracks and rumbles of thunder can be frightening for our four-legged friends.

So, how can owners help keep their dogs calm when a storm hits?

Carolyn Menteith,...

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.

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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...

Dog theft

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
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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
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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...

Designer Pooch: Top trending accessories this Christmas

Pet fashion has arguable never been cooler than it is right now. Dog food subscription brand tails.com have used Google Trends to uncover the top trending dog accessories this Christmas to ensure your pets stay at stylish as you are.

https://tails.com/blog/2021/12/15/the-top-brands-every-dog-needs-to-know/

Canada Pooch was revealed as the top trending accessory brand, seeing...

Should dogs wear Christmas jumpers?

For humans, noticing that a jumper is irritating simply results in some half-hearted scratching and then removing the item of clothing. However, for dogs, the reality of wearing clothing is not so simple: dogs have no way of communicating whether their skin is being irritated or not, along with having no way to remove clothing that is placed onto them.

There are many fabrics that...

Top tips on how to clean your canine friends

  • Search trends for 'dog wash near me' has increased by 150 percent
  • Leaving your dog to air-dry can cause matting and bad odour – top tips on how to efficiently clean and dry your dog below

With wetter months ahead, we can expect lots of muddy walks with our pooch! And with wet dogs causing many health problems for our pooches, and Google Search Trends such as '...

SPANIEL MARLEY AMONG TRAGIC CASES HELPED BY PLYMOUTH SHELTER’S NEW MENTAL HEALTH SCHEME

A nervous Springer Spaniel who survived for days alone with his deceased owner, is among the heart-breaking cases being helped by a new mental health scheme at a Plymouth charity.

Woodside Animal Welfare Trust has launched The Mental Health and Enrichment Sponsorship programme to support more animals like nine-year-old Marley, who was discovered by police at a Plymouth flat this...