Our canine companions still like to spend time outside during the colder months, but should they be wearing protective clothing such as coats and jumpers? In most cases, the answer is no. Most dogs have enough fur to keep them warm outside when the temperature drops. When deciding on whether or not to put protective clothing on your pup, you should consider the following; your…

Searches for ‘dog Halloween costumes’ are up by 1150% in the last week Our four-legged friends might look adorable in a spider costume or dressed up as Frankenstein this Halloween, but Head Vet at tails.com Sean McCormack, has warned that certain fabrics can be irritating and itchy to the skin and restrict movement for your dog.  Below, we’ve asked Sean to share which fabrics should be avoided…

Dogs may be fearful and anxious during stormy conditions due to its unpredictability, dark skies and heavy rain; which all contribute to feelings of fear. Ensure You Are Remaining Calm If you are feeling uneasy or tense, your dog can pick up on this. Make sure you are calm and try to adopt a neutral, rational attitude. This will translate to your dog and help…

Dog walkies warning…

1. Avoid busy periods Always try to avoid travelling in busy periods like rush hour, especially when there are train strikes. Even if you think your dog is fine travelling on public transport, busy periods will be overcrowded and can be stressful for your canine companion.  You are also much less likely to find a seat, which can be problematic as your dog won’t have any…

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1. Acorns and Conkers Now we’re well into autumn, it’s the time of year when conkers and acorns fall from trees and can become hidden under leaves, which our dogs may sniff out on walks.  But while they might seem like a delicious treat to our furry friends, ingesting them in large quantities can be extremely toxic. In fact, many pet parents do not realise that…