This is a sponsored post by My-Picture, but all opinions are my own Working in the dog industry, I have a lot of pet related things. A lot. I am always so grateful for some of the incredible presents I have received from friends for my birthday, Holidays etc. But most of the time, it’s a gift for the dogs disguised as something for me.…

Having a dog in the City is one of the many joys of Urban living. Our dogs bring so much fun and love to our lives, but as City owners we always have the guilt when we leave them alone. Do we as working city dwellers provide our dogs with enough stimulation on a daily basis? We are luckier than most that we are self…

Being able to take your dog with you on vacay is one of life’s simple joys. As we normally prefer city escapes to those in the country (we love the countryside also guys, just generally prefer city adventures!), we thought we would give you our ultimate packing guide for hotel adventures with your dog. Pack A Travel Crate More and more hotels are insisting on…

AS MANY COUNTRIES GO BACK INTO LOCKDOWN AND TIERED RESTRICTIONS, WE THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD TIME TO RESTART THE COVID CHRONICLES SERIES. LAURA IS A SCOTTISH BASED DOG OWNER WITH AN ADOLESCENT PUPPY. I AM CURIOUS TO KNOW HOW SHE IS DOING IN THE NORTH OF THE UK AND TO SEE HOW THE RESTRICTIONS HAVE AFFECTED HER. I’m Laura and I have a 13…

Ah, winter. Crisp winter walks, roaring fires and cosy nights in, or for many dog owners its damp walks, muddy paws and the dreaded post-walk ‘shake’ which makes the walls of your home look like a long-lost Jackson Pollock painting. With rain, fog and frost all forming the basis of the long-term weather forecast it’s safe to say that muddy dog season is very much…

Did you join us in reading September’s Book Club choice- The Secret Life of a Vet? We absolutely loved this book- it was such a fun yet poignant read. The memories Rory shared with us, and the journey he took the reader on were just magical. This is the first month that even my mum got involved in Book Club- such was the way Rory…

Is your dog scared of fireworks? Does the sound of a sparkler fill you with dread? ​Did you know that 40% more pets go missing on bonfire night than any other night of the year? Estimates show that nearly 50% of dogs show signs of anxiety/nervousness when they hear fireworks. Thankfully fireworks in the UK come at predictable times of the year, which allow us time…

Hello lovelies, Sadly, this isn’t a happy smiley blog post, but more a plea for help. Many of the UK’s top dog and lifestyle-product companies have donated amazing accessories – and much more – for a raffle with thousands of pounds’ worth of prizes, to raise money for the following absolute dog emergency. My little white Pomeranian Garbo has been sick since she arrived with…

Rory Cowlam, otherwise known as Rory the Vet, has had a passion for animals for as long as he can remember. As a young boy, growing up in the countryside, he fell in love with the creatures that could be found both at home and in the neighbouring farms and fields. There was never any doubt in his mind as to what he wanted to…