Dog Health

Help! Loud noises are making my dog, and me, crazy! There are certain dates in the year which dog parents dread. You know what we’re talking about, when we mention ‘fireworks’. (Why, oh why, don’t they ban the horrible things?) We hate the sound of the word because we know the suffering this causes for […]

When your doggie is feeling down Most doggy parents are familiar with the awful feeling you get when your canine companion is ‘under the weather’. We tend to recognise the signs almost straight away and then we have to decide what to do: Do I take her to the vet now, before it gets worse? […]

What is my dog trying to tell me? If only my dog could talk … “I thought you were never coming home!” “I’m sick to death of this boring kibble!” “Walkies? Yes! Yes! Yes!” “It wasn’t me. Honestly.” “I feel like an idiot in this stupid jersey! (Or cone.)” “V-E-T means walkies, right?” “Yes. Your […]

All About Indoor Dogs Bev is a single woman, working online, from home. She gets a bit lonely sometimes and has considered getting a small dog as a furry companion. But she has misgivings about keeping a dog indoors: Is it cruel? Will the dog wreck her smart apartment? How can she manage to give […]

Dogs: Eye Problems If you look into your dog’s expressive eyes, you will see many emotions. If, unfortunately, your dog developed eye problems, he or she would not be able to communicate with you as well and could even lose his/her sight. Early detection and treatment may result in a good outcome. Dogs’ eye structure […]

How do I know if my dog’s overweight? A few extra kilograms on your dog may not seem to be a problem but extra weight can mean that your dog may develop health issues and may have a shorter life expectancy. In fact, veterinarians say that obesity is one of the most common problems that […]

Questions You’d Like to Ask Your Dog’s Vet… Taking your much-loved doggie to the vet for regular examinations is only one of the things you do to maintain his health and well-being because you want only the best for him. You may have had some questions for the vet whilst you were there, but have […]

Walking Your Dog Those of us who have dogs know that walking is good for them, physically and mentally. The exercise is beneficial and they get mental stimulation from being outdoors, sniffing at neighbours’ gates and plants, with great enthusiasm. We also benefit physically from the exercise and psychologically from being outside with our furry […]

Help! My dog’s barking mad! Volume 2 This month, we continue our DIY basic behaviour correction advice with some tips on house training. So, you know the story, or you’re about to. The cutest little ball of fluff is brought home with great excitement. (For this particular edition, we’re going to call our dog Dinky […]