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Dog Friendly Garden
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Dog Friendly Garden

We love National Public Gardens Day here at NDFC HQ. We get to view some lovely public gardens so we can get some ideas ready for getting ou...

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A guide to becoming a puppy owner
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A guide to becoming a puppy owner

Bringing a new puppy into your life can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Puppies are known for their boundless energy, loyalty and unc...

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Conkers

It’s conker picking season! As we are now well into conker picking season, please try to avoid letting your dog play with them and kee...

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Happy Cat Month
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Happy Cat Month

Every September cat lovers around the world come together to celebrate a special occasion, Happy Cat Month! This month-long celebration is d...

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Dangerous Dogs
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Dangerous Dogs

Unfortunately we have seen many cases of dog attacks this week and they are on the rise overall. All dogs have the potential to do harm and ...

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What to do when faced with a dangerous dog

Encounters with aggressive dogs can be terrifying and potentially life-threatening. While most dogs are friendly and pose no harm, it is ess...

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Clean and Happy Pup
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Clean and Happy Pup

Regular bathing is an important part of maintaining your dogs overall health and hygiene. While some dogs may eagerly jump into the bath or ...

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Clean and Happy Feline
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Clean and Happy Feline

Thankfully most cats do not need to be bathed very often as it can be quite a daunting task for many pet owners. Cats are known for their in...

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Let’s go to the beach!
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Let’s go to the beach!

A trip to the beach can be an enjoyable experience for the whole family including the dog. The sun, sand and waves offer a perfect setting f...

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Pet bereavement
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Pet bereavement

Saying goodbye to a pet is extremely hard and can be an emotional time as our pets are often seen as another member of the family; we spend ...

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National Gardening week!
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National Gardening week!

Have you been busy getting your garden spring tidy? For those of you who are getting your garden ready for the summer please take a moment t...

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National Sun Awareness Week 3rd – 9th May
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National Sun Awareness Week 3rd – 9th May

Sun awareness week is designed to highlight the dangers of being out in the sun too long and encourage sun safety. While it is important for...

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Easter!
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Easter!

With Easter weekend just around the corner here are a few tips to help you have a pet friendly Easter! • Keep chocolate and other human tr...

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Mothers day
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Mothers day

Mother’s Day can be a difficult time for some people, for one reason or another. If this is you, please remember there are people to talk ...

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Fireworks!
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Fireworks!

We are fast approaching firework season and now is the time to think about how fireworks can affect our pets....

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Halloween – Dogs!
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Halloween – Dogs!

Halloween can be a great time of year for the whole family – even for your dog. However, there are also many potential dangers and stress ...

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Halloween – Cats!
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Halloween – Cats!

Halloween can be a great time for all the family to enjoy, even your cat! However, there are many potential hazards and stress for your cat ...

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Top tips to cat-proof your home!
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Top tips to cat-proof your home!

Cats are very independent, curious and they investigate everything. It is important to provide them with mental stimulation, just like dogs,...

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Spring and Summer Safety
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Spring and Summer Safety

Spring is a wonderful time for dogs and owners, the flowers come back to life and our pets can spend far more time in the outdoors without b...

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April is Stress Awareness Month!

April is Stress Awareness Month, held every April since 1992 to raise awareness of the causes and solutions for stress. The past few years h...

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Can Dogs and Cats eat a Plant-Based diet?
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Can Dogs and Cats eat a Plant-Based diet?

In 2022 many people have transitioned to a Plant-Based diet for a myriad of reasons, whether it be for their own health or for environmental...

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Canine Fitness Month

Started in April 2017, it’s a whole month dedicated to improving the health of our four-legged friends (and maybe their pet parent’s too...

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St David’s day – Cats
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St David’s day – Cats

Today is St David’s day and Spring is just around the corner. There is so much to look forward to in spring, flowers blooming, the sound o...

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Natural Cat Food Packaging
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Natural Cat Food Packaging

Did you know our packaging is eco-friendly? Our 1.5kg bags 100% biodegradable paper using safe water-based ink, sustainably sourced paper an...

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Statement from The Natural Dog Food Company

We have had a number of phone calls and emails this morning from people who are concerned about the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Rus...

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Beat the Heat!
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Beat the Heat!

Temperatures are on the rise and it is important to think about how our dogs are coping. Heatstroke is also a very real danger to dogs, here...

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Encouraging dogs to drink
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Encouraging dogs to drink

As the days get warmer both humans and animals need to stay hydrated to decrease the risk of dehydration. For us it is easy to actively drin...

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Storm Phobia
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Storm Phobia

Hot, humid conditions in summer months can often lead to the occasional thunderstorm and storm phobia is very common. Calm and loving pets c...

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National shortbread day
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National shortbread day

06/01/21  Today is National shortbread day! We are having a cheat day and enjoying some homemade shortbread. Refined sugar is not suitable ...

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Children and Dogs
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Children and Dogs

Dogs are an important part of our lives and for children, they can be an excellent way of teaching responsibility and empathy for others. Ha...

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Halloween Fun and Safety!
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Halloween Fun and Safety!

Halloween may look a little different this year, there may not be as many children out trick or treating or parties held but we are looking ...

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Fireworks!
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Fireworks!

We are fast approaching firework season and now is the time to think about how fireworks can affect our dogs and other animals. 2020 has bee...

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Into the Night . . .
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Into the Night . . .

As the evening get darker much quicker and traffic continuing to increase, visibility at night becomes more important. We are always told to...

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Love your lungs week
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Love your lungs week

Today marks the start of Love your lungs week which raises awareness of lung conditions in humans. Lungs conditions are not something that j...

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Separation anxiety after Lockdown!
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Separation anxiety after Lockdown!

With many of the UK either back at work this week or hoping to go back to work soon we have put together a few ways to help your dog with th...

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Sun Awareness week 04/05/20
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Sun Awareness week 04/05/20

Today marks the start of Sun awareness week, a national campaign designed to highlight the dangers of being out in the sun too long and enco...

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Obesity Awareness week!
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Obesity Awareness week!

National obesity awareness week       11/01/2021 – 17/01/2021   Today marks the start of national obesity awareness week so why n...

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We are donating meals this Christmas!
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We are donating meals this Christmas!

Did you know this Festive season we are giving away 20,000 meals to rescue centres around the UK! Rescue centres need all the support we can...

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Christmas!
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Christmas!

Christmas is fast approaching and many of us are gathering up our decorations and presents. Despite the Christmas fun there are a few things...

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Cold Weather Comforts
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Cold Weather Comforts

Britain is renowned for its unpredictable weather and whatever the weather, it is always best to plan ahead! Winter is a great time of the y...

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Breeds and Lifestyle – A dog is for life!
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Breeds and Lifestyle – A dog is for life!

When choosing a dog the breed is very important as the dog should fit in with your lifestyle not be chosen on looks or social status that a ...

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Recipe for Purdys Peanut butter & Pumpkin pieces!
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Recipe for Purdys Peanut butter & Pumpkin pieces!

Here is a great recipe for peanut butter and pumpkin pieces, these are a great autumn treat for humans and dogs! Ingredients: 125 g  Gluten...

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Cycling with your dog!
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Cycling with your dog!

Today marks the start of the Tour De Yorkshire, a 3-day, 3 stage bike race held across Yorkshire. If you like going out on your bike and are...

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Walking Month – May
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Walking Month – May

May is National walking month and with the weather getting a little better we are hoping it is here to stay and we can get our walking boots...

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Chocolate & Nutella day 05/02!
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Chocolate & Nutella day 05/02!

It’s world Nutella day but did you know chocolate is bad for dogs? Chocolate contains theobromine which is very dangerous to dogs. If dogs...

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World Mental Health Day – 10th October
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World Mental Health Day – 10th October

10th October is world mental health day and here are some mental and physical health benefits of owning a dog! Responsibility and Routine Ma...

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Cake recipe and Macmillan coffee morning
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Cake recipe and Macmillan coffee morning

So many of you have been asking for the recipe we have been using to make Purdy’s favourite cakes this month so you can make some nice tas...

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Grass seeds
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Grass seeds

Grass seed injuries are a seasonal problem and can very serious. Grass seeds are an arrow shapes and while their wispy barbs are designed to...

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Nail Care
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Nail Care

Going on walks, especially on hard surfaces such as pavements, will naturally ware down nails however most will still need some trimming. If...

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Ticks
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Ticks

The weather in spring begins to improve and temperatures rise. Unfortunately, the warmer weather, although lovely, is a sign of the unwelcom...

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Pancake day!
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Pancake day!

Shrove Tuesday is the day immediately preceding Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent); it is also known as Pancake Day. Shrove Tuesday is a ...

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Valentine’s Day
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Valentine’s Day

  Valentine’s Day is also known as the feast of Saint Valentine and is celebrated annually on 14th February; it is named after Saint ...

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Christmas Closing Times
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Christmas Closing Times

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9 – 15th October is Curry and Chocolate week!
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9 – 15th October is Curry and Chocolate week!

This week is Curry week and Chocolate week! Sounds perfect for most people and we hope you enjoy – but remember onions and chocolate a...

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Dental Care
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Dental Care

  Dogs can have dental problems just like us and as they can’t go for check-ups it is our responsibility to keep an eye out for any i...

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Active Dogs
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Active Dogs

  ‘Active’ food is not necessarily just for dogs that have a professionally active lifestyle. If they are involved in activities su...

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Puppy Problems!
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Puppy Problems!

If you have decided to bring a dog into your home you will have done your research into the breed that fits your lifestyle and the age of th...

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Travelling With Your Dog
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Travelling With Your Dog

When travelling with your dog it is important to consider your journey for example the time it will take, the methods you are using and what...

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Gulp!
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Gulp!

  A common problem owner’s face is dogs gulping and swallowing their food whole at meal times. Gulping food in more serious cases can...

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Mucky Pup!
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Mucky Pup!

  We all love taking our dogs on walks and letting them enjoy their surroundings but sometimes they get themselves into some mucky situ...

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Getting a Dog from a Breeder
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Getting a Dog from a Breeder

Once you have done your research and have chosen a breed which is best for you and your lifestyle, you need to find the right puppy for you....

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Camping Safety
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Camping Safety

While some seek sun in other countries, the UK has its own haven of beautiful forests, adventure parks and lakes. If you are an outdoor, nat...

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In the countryside
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In the countryside

Walking in the countryside with our dogs is not only enjoyable but great for our health. We are very lucky to have trails and footpaths to w...

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Harvest Mites
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Harvest Mites

Harvest Mites are tiny bright orange animals that surface in the warmer months of late July to early October. They are found in dense vegeta...

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The wrong types of treats
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The wrong types of treats

A lot of dog owners like to treat their dog occasionally, and it can be difficult to resist those begging faces but too many of the wrong tr...

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Why do dogs eat grass?
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Why do dogs eat grass?

Every dog at some point in their lives has had a good graze on a patch of long grass. As owners, we are often baffled as to why our meat-eat...

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Diarrhoea in Dogs and Puppies
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Diarrhoea in Dogs and Puppies

It is always hard when your pet is unwell and you do not know the cause, or how to help. There can be many reasons why dogs and puppies expe...

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Benefits of hiring a professional dog walker
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Benefits of hiring a professional dog walker

If you have a busy lifestyle, having a professional dog walker help you to juggle your pets exercise needs can be beneficial to both you and...

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Why you (and your dog) should follow us on social media
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Why you (and your dog) should follow us on social media

Social media has flourished over the years and is now a platform for so many things. It helps lost dogs find their way home, spread the word...

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Raw bones – Are they safe?
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Raw bones – Are they safe?

Natural Dog Food is formulated as a balanced complete diet and as such provides everything your dog needs to remain fit and healthy. Neverth...

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Reasons for your dogs skin ailments
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Reasons for your dogs skin ailments

For both us and our dogs, our skin is the largest organ of the body – ultimately meaning there is a great surface area for things to go wr...

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Is my dog overweight and why?
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Is my dog overweight and why?

Experts say that around 25-40% of modern dogs are obese or likely to become obese. Overweight dogs have a greater chance of having joint pro...

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Can Dogs get Hay fever?
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Can Dogs get Hay fever?

We may associate the warmer weather with singing birds, longer days and blissful walks however some of us know the all too familiar signs of...

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Puppies gulping down the goods
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Puppies gulping down the goods

A common problem in puppies and young dogs is their ability to seemingly ‘inhale’ food, often not stopping to chew. This habit often ori...

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10 things you didn’t know about your dog’s paws
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10 things you didn’t know about your dog’s paws

Dog’s toes are equivalent to our fingers and toes; however they are unable to move them with ease like we can. Dewclaws are thought to be ...

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Pet Theft
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Pet Theft

The facts about pet theft in the UK Dog theft in the UK is a rising issue and dognapping is one of our country’s fastest growing crimes. T...

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Recognising hypothermia in dogs
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Recognising hypothermia in dogs

With the latest drop in temperature across the UK, we humans are feeling pretty chilly…but are our dogs? Hypothermia is a medical conditio...

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The importance of weighing your dog
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The importance of weighing your dog

We often have customers asking for feeding advice, and one of the first questions we ask is how much their dog weighs. It is surprising the ...

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Giant Hogweed
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Giant Hogweed

The ‘most dangerous plant in Britain’ has been covered in the news recently as numerous dog walkers and even dogs have fallen victim to ...

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Food Storage
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Food Storage

How you handle food once you have purchased can make a big difference in how long it stays fresh and maintains it’s nutritional value. Exp...

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Summertime care and safety
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Summertime care and safety

Summertime care and safety There are a lot of campaigns this summer about leaving dogs in hot cars, and rightly so. You should never leave a...

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Moving Home with your Dog
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Moving Home with your Dog

Although it can be easy to get caught up in the stress of moving house, it is important for your pet’s that you try to keep calm. It is pr...

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Running with your Dog
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Running with your Dog

Tips for running with your dog! Be realistic regarding your dogs breed. Small dogs such as Pugs and Chihuahuas are not designed for running ...

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Water Safety
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Water Safety

Water safety and activities for dogs Many dogs cannot swim naturally and can drown if left unattended near bodies of water. Dogs with broad ...

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Dog Proofing the Garden
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Dog Proofing the Garden

With the weather starting to improve we are likely spend more time in the garden with our dogs. As owners we know what dogs can get up to bu...

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Adoption/Rehoming
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Adoption/Rehoming

What’s the process? Every rehoming centre has its own policy and processes however they are usually very similar in what they look for and...

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Problems Associated With Many Modern Dogs
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Problems Associated With Many Modern Dogs

Many holistic veterinarians believe that there many modern commercially produced pet foods contain too much of the wrong sorts of ingredient...

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Microchipping
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Microchipping

From the 6th April 2016 it will be made compulsory that all dogs must be microchipped and registered to an approved database throughout the ...

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Travelling with your Dog
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Travelling with your Dog

For many families, travelling without your pet wouldn’t feel like a holiday. Whether it be a visit to family members, a trip to a beach re...

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