What is microchipping and why microchip dogs?
An owner’s worst nightmare is losing their dog or even worse having their dog stolen. Microchipping will help you to get your dog back...
Is it safe for my dog to drink milk?
We can all picture a cat lapping up a bowl of milk and for many families, milk is a central part of their diet....
First Day with your New Puppy – What You Need to Know
Bringing home a new puppy is one of life’s most special and exciting moments. However, with so much preparation required, it can also be...
Buying a Puppy: How to Avoid Scams, Puppy Farms, and Dodgy Dealers
As a vet, I’ve seen the heartbreak when owners buy a new puppy, only for it to become ill shortly after getting it home....
Is chocolate bad for dogs?
While chocolate may be one of life’s guilty pleasures for humans, the same is not true for dogs. In fact, chocolate toxicity is a...
What fruit can dogs eat?
We all know the saying ‘an apple a day, keeps the doctor away’ but does the same hold true of dogs and vets? Most...
What vegetables can dogs eat?
Vegetables can play an important role in a dog’s diet, from introducing key micronutrients to keeping plaque from building up as they chew their...
Top 5 human foods that you can share with your dog
Any dog owner can relate to the feeling you get when you are eating something, and your dog asks for a bite, but you...
Is dog theft on the rise in the UK? What you need to know as a dog owner
Humans and dogs have lived side-by-side for thousands of years, and today a huge number of households in the UK count a canine companion...
10 ways to calm your dog during the fireworks
With bonfire night and fireworks season rapidly upon us, many of us will be looking for ways to keep our dogs calm and safe...