Dogs

Pet experts reveal the early red flags that your dog may be struggling with hay fever this spring

As the weather starts to heat up, we approach the dreaded time of year when allergies are in full swing. However, it’s not just humans who are affected by seasonal hay fever, it can also impact our furry friends.

In order to help keep pets safe and healthy as we head into the warmer weather, experts at the pet accessories shop, Fur King , have offered some guidance on how hay fever can impact...

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Pooch psychology: What is going on in your dog's head?

We all love our dog's unique traits and quirks, but why do they do it? To help understand why our pooches sometimes behave this way, dog-friendly holiday lettings specialist Canine Cottages has teamed up with accredited dog trainer Joe Nutkins to take a closer look at the psychology behind dog's behaviour to help uncover what is going on in your furry friend's head.

Why do dogs love...

Pristine Pooch: Top tips on how to clean your canine friends

With the current wet weather, 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 'how often should you wash your dog' increasing by 130%, it's important for pet owners to know how to effectively clean and dry their pooch in the wetter weather.

Thankfully, dog-friendly holiday letting...

Conjunctivitis in Dogs: How to Spot the Signs and Treat It

Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye or red eye is an uncomfortable condition that if left untreated can cause damage to your dog's eyes. This infection is as common in dogs as it is in humans, but luckily it is treatable in most circumstances.

Characterised by irritated eyes and often accompanied by discharge, the infection can have many different causes, which require specific...

Three in 10 pet owners unknowingly feed their dogs toxic foods

Nearly three in 10 (29%) pet owners admit to feeding their dogs something toxic, with apple seeds the most common food they didn't realise could cause harm, new research reveals.

The study was conducted by dog-friendly holiday lettings company Canine Cottages, who also polled pet owners across the nation to reveal which foods they did and didn't realise caused harm to their pets, as...

New experiment proves that dogs are good for our health!

We all know dogs are considered humans' best friend, and rightfully so! Greeting card marketplace, thortful.com , has conducted new research and teamed up with Dr. Marsha Chinichian, Chief Science Officer of Mindshine to reveal the psychological and physiological effects dogs have on us, and how you can show your dog you love them!

By using heart-rate trackers, sleep quality scores,...

The 10 benefits of doggy daycare for you and your pooch

Hating the idea of their pet being alone for the day, a lot of people who are required to be at their places of work are considering doggy daycare: essentially, a playgroup for your pet.

As part of its new Doggy Daycare Report , which analyses how much it costs dogs to enrol their pet pooches in daycare around the world, the personal finance experts at money.co.uk have liaised with...

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...

Mucky Pups: How to keep your dog clean during autumn and winter

Faced with rainy walks, muddy paws and the dreaded wet dog smell, keeping your pet clean during the autumn can be quite a chore. However, it's important, not only to keep your dog and home smelling fresh, but also to help prevent fleas and matting.

If you're an active dog owner who spends a lot of time outside with your pup, you probably don't want to let a little bad weather ruin...

Revealed: The world's most luxury 'pet hotels' for dogs

From fur facials and swimming pools, to premium suites with flat-screen TV's and pet concierges reading bedtime stories - these are just some of the luxuries you can expect when sending your four-legged friend to some of the world's poshest pet hotels.

To coincide with The Doggy Daycare Report , the experts at money.co.uk have compiled a list of the most deluxe doggy 'day and night'...

12 Questions to Ask Before Committing to a Doggy Daycare

Work or life commitments mean that you are not always available to look after your dog, and parting ways with your pooch can be stressful for everyone involved. That is why if you are going to use one, finding the right doggy daycare for your four-legged friend is crucial.

As part of their Doggy Daycare Report , the personal finance experts at money.co.uk have compiled a list of ten...

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