Pet advice

UK Dog Owners of Potentially Fatal Consequences Letting Dogs Swim In Ponds and Rivers

Dog owners are being warned of the dangers surrounding blue-green algae, as a dog in Glasgow was rushed to the vet over the weekend after the dog came in contact with the dangerous substance. Google trends data shows a 5,000% increase in searches for ‘how long does it take for blue green algae to make your dog sick’ so this is actively being searched for and concerned pet owners want to keep...

The Cleaning Products You Should Never Use Around Your Pets

Dog-owners know just how hard it can be to keep a clean home when you've got one or two mucky pups living under your roof.

Sadly, not all cleaning products are safe to use when our four-legged friends are around, as they are hypersensitive to the strong odours and fragrances, which could lead to various health issues including irritation, sickness and breathing difficulties....

NEW tips on keeping pets safe on Bonfire Night from Bella & Duke

Experts share top tips to protect your pet as Bonfire Night displays come back with a bang!

After a year out, Bonfire Night firework celebrations are coming back with a bang. However, our four legged friends might not be quite as excited to hear that this year's bonfire and firework displays could be some of the biggest yet!

With over half of UK households now owning pets*,...

Top tips for moving abroad with pets

Are you planning to move abroad with a furry friend? If so, you’re probably wondering what paperwork you’ll need, the rules and restrictions involved, and most importantly, how to keep your pet happy on their travels. Erin Harding from Property Guides explains more.

Should you use a pet relocation company?

Sometimes, when transporting certain animals long haul, you’ll be required to...

Grass seed injuries in dogs: How to prevent them

Head Vet reveals how to protect your dog from grass seeds

Despite being no bigger than a grain of rice, tiny grass seeds can cause real problems for pups who like bounding through long summer grass.

Head vet at tails.com , Sean McCormack, explains what to do if you spot a grass seed wound on your dog, as well as the steps you can take to prevent it from happening in the first place...

Blue green algae

Vets issue blue green algae warning to pet owners

The UK’s leading pet emergency vets are issuing a warning today about blue green algae, a bacteria found in bodes of water like ponds, which is highly toxic to dogs.

Vets Now , the pet equivalent of A&E, is calling on pet owners to take care when walking their dogs near water this summer and to look out for the green, blue green or brown coloured scum or foam.

It comes...