Dogs

Dog-Friendly Christmas Markets: Top Alternatives and Safety Tips This Festive Season

Looking to bring your four-legged friend along for some festive fun? You're not alone! With searches for 'dog-friendly Christmas markets' up +180% over the past 30 days*, many of us will be looking to take our beloved dogs to the markets this year.

To help you and your pup enjoy a cheerful, safe day out, the team a t Canine Cottages has sniffed out some paw-some dog-friendly markets, along...

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...

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 '...